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#236 of 691 schools in NV

Top 34% in state

Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS

High School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County high school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.

315 S 7th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 83% proficient (2022)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+27.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation34.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.7:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism18%

Students at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS score 62% 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 Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency83%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 63% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
97%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
89%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
89%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
83%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
83%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
83%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 91% (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 24 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 Las Vegas Academy of the Arts 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 94Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 67Good Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable

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

Median income

$38,653

Median home value

$258,100

Median rent

$1,008/mo

College educated

10.5%

Homeownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

27.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
34.7% participation·State avg: 3.3 AP courses·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
Mountain View Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–120.4 mi151Compare →
Nevada State High School DowntownCharter · enrollment unverified6.511–120.6 mi40Compare →
Central Technical Training AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.0 mi113Compare →
Global Community HSEnrollment path unverified5.29–121.0 mi240Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

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
#122 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

Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS

Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 1,751 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS

What grades does Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS serve?

Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS?

Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,751 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS rank in NV?

Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS ranks #236 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS a charter school?

No, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS a Title I school?

No, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS?

100.0% of students at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts 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
1,751
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.0%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 89101)
44,199
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
35.6
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 89101; 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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