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#540 of 691 schools in NV

Rancho HS

High School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1900 Searles Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101

  • Math 19% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2022)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation26.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.7:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism48.6%

Students at Rancho HS score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
100%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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

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The neighborhood

Where Rancho 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable

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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 Programs4AP courses offered
26.2% participation·State avg: 3.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·40 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
Mission High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–120.9 mi18Compare →
Civica AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.5K–91.2 mi905Compare →
Nevada State High School DowntownCharter · enrollment unverified6.511–121.3 mi40Compare →
Clark County Detention Ctr J-shsEnrollment path unverified4.26–121.5 mi37Compare →

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
#283 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

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

About Rancho HS

Rancho HS is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 2,994 students in grades 9th-12th with a 27.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #540 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rancho HS

What grades does Rancho HS serve?

Rancho HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rancho HS?

Rancho HS has an enrollment of approximately 2,994 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Rancho HS is 27.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rancho HS rank in NV?

Rancho HS ranks #540 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Rancho HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Rancho HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Rancho HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rancho HS has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rancho HS a charter school?

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

Is Rancho HS a Title I school?

No, Rancho HS is not currently a Title I school.

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

100.0% of students at Rancho 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
2,994
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
108
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.6%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
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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