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#656 of 691 schools in NV
Las Vegas HS
High School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV
A Clark County high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6500 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89142
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Las Vegas HS score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 64 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Las Vegas 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 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,798
Median home value
$323,200
Median rent
$1,448/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89142; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Career and Technical Academy HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,911 | Compare → |
| Eldorado HSEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 2,046 | Compare → |
| Equipo AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 6–12 | 3.5 mi | 855 | Compare → |
| Chaparral HSEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 2,242 | Compare → |
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
- #343 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 HS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Las Vegas HS
Las Vegas HS is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 2,552 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #656 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Las Vegas HS
What grades does Las Vegas HS serve?
Las Vegas HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Las Vegas HS?
Las Vegas HS has an enrollment of approximately 2,552 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Vegas HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Vegas HS is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Las Vegas HS rank in NV?
Las Vegas HS ranks #656 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Las Vegas HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Las Vegas HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Las Vegas HS has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Las Vegas HS a charter school?
No, Las Vegas HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Las Vegas HS a Title I school?
No, Las Vegas HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Las Vegas HS?
100.0% of students at Las Vegas 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
- 2,552
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.5%
- Phone
- (702) 799-0180
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 89142)
- 35,298
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 89142; 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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