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#462 of 691 schools in NV

Clark Ed W HS

High School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

4291 W Pennwood Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 83.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate83%
AP Participation28%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism54.5%

Students at Clark Ed W HS score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
100%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clark Ed W HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Las Vegas map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,518

Median home value

$363,200

Median rent

$1,206/mo

College educated

18.2%

Homeownership

30.6%

Poverty rate

24.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
28% participation·State avg: 3.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·38 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Odyssey Charter Schools 9-12 HSCharter · enrollment unverified4.19–121.7 mi1,405Compare →
Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HSEnrollment path unverified4.99–121.9 mi31Compare →
South Academic Center J-shsEnrollment path unverified5.16–121.9 mi121Compare →
Trinity International SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0private6–122.3 mi51Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#240 of 364
District spending per student
$11,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clark Ed W HS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clark Ed W HS

Clark Ed W HS is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 2,835 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #462 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clark Ed W HS

What grades does Clark Ed W HS serve?

Clark Ed W HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Clark Ed W HS?

Clark Ed W HS has an enrollment of approximately 2,835 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Ed W HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Clark Ed W HS is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clark Ed W HS rank in NV?

Clark Ed W HS ranks #462 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Clark Ed W HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Clark Ed W HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Clark Ed W HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clark Ed W HS has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Clark Ed W HS a charter school?

No, Clark Ed W HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clark Ed W HS a Title I school?

No, Clark Ed W HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clark Ed W HS?

100.0% of students at Clark Ed W HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,835
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
146
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.5%
4-Year Graduation
83.0%
Area population (ZIP 89102)
37,540
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
36.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89102; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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