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#617 of 691 schools in NV

Sierra Vista HS

High School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8100 W Robindale Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89113

  • Math 16% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 80.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%
AP Participation12.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.2:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism44.7%

Students at Sierra Vista HS score 30% 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 Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 56 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
100%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 Sierra Vista 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$88,750

Median home value

$463,900

Median rent

$1,759/mo

College educated

38.8%

Homeownership

59.5%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89113; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
12.7% participation·State avg: 3.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·38 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
Nevada State High School SouthwestCharter · enrollment unverified8.011–121.4 mi139Compare →
Southwest Career & Technical Academy HSEnrollment path unverified7.29–121.4 mi1,579Compare →
Amplus DurangoCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–121.9 mi1,690Compare →
Calvary Chapel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–122.4 mi445Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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

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
#322 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

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

About Sierra Vista HS

Sierra Vista HS is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 3,149 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #617 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sierra Vista HS

What grades does Sierra Vista HS serve?

Sierra Vista HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sierra Vista HS?

Sierra Vista HS has an enrollment of approximately 3,149 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista HS is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sierra Vista HS rank in NV?

Sierra Vista HS ranks #617 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Sierra Vista HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Sierra Vista HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Sierra Vista HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra Vista HS has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sierra Vista HS a charter school?

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

Is Sierra Vista HS a Title I school?

No, Sierra Vista HS is not currently a Title I school.

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

100.0% of students at Sierra Vista 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
3,149
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
130
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.7%
4-Year Graduation
80.0%
Area population (ZIP 89113)
37,313
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
37.3
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 89113; 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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