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#682 of 691 schools in NV

Desert Pines HS

High School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3800 Harris Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89110

  • Math 4% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 74.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness4.0Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74%
AP Participation8.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.1:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism69.6%

Students at Desert Pines HS score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency4%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
96%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
4%
ELA
13%
2018
Math
4%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
4%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
4%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Desert Pines 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable

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

Median income

$54,858

Median home value

$304,300

Median rent

$1,292/mo

College educated

10.5%

Homeownership

54.1%

Poverty rate

18.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.7% participation·State avg: 3.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·34 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
Morris Sunset HSEnrollment path unverified4.19–120.1 mi47Compare →
Mater Academy EastCharter · enrollment unverified5.3PK–120.3 mi2,373Compare →
Clark County Detention Ctr J-shsEnrollment path unverified4.26–120.5 mi37Compare →
Equipo AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.16–120.5 mi855Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#360 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

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

About Desert Pines HS

Desert Pines HS is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 3,040 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #682 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Desert Pines HS

What grades does Desert Pines HS serve?

Desert Pines HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Desert Pines HS?

Desert Pines HS has an enrollment of approximately 3,040 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Pines HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Desert Pines HS is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Desert Pines HS rank in NV?

Desert Pines HS ranks #682 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Desert Pines HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Desert Pines HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Desert Pines HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Pines HS has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Desert Pines HS a charter school?

No, Desert Pines HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Desert Pines HS a Title I school?

No, Desert Pines HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desert Pines HS?

100.0% of students at Desert Pines 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
3,040
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
144
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
69.6%
4-Year Graduation
74.0%
Area population (ZIP 89110)
67,259
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
34.1
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 89110; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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