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#375 of 691 schools in NV
Palo Verde HS
High School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV
A Clark County high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
333 S Pavilion Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89144
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Palo Verde HS score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 Palo Verde 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,398
Median home value
$486,600
Median rent
$1,907/mo
College educated
47%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89144; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| West Career & Technical Academy HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,511 | Compare → |
| Advanced Technologies Academy HSEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,208 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #194 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
Palo Verde HS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palo Verde HS
Palo Verde HS is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 3,141 students in grades 9th-12th with a 28.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #375 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palo Verde HS
What grades does Palo Verde HS serve?
Palo Verde HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Palo Verde HS?
Palo Verde HS has an enrollment of approximately 3,141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palo Verde HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Palo Verde HS is 28.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palo Verde HS rank in NV?
Palo Verde HS ranks #375 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Palo Verde HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Palo Verde HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Palo Verde HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palo Verde HS has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Palo Verde HS a charter school?
No, Palo Verde HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palo Verde HS a Title I school?
No, Palo Verde HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palo Verde HS?
100.0% of students at Palo Verde 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
- 3,141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.0%
- Phone
- (702) 799-1450
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 89144)
- 19,949
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 89144; 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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