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#404 of 691 schools in NV

Spring Valley HS

High School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

3750 S Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89147

  • Math 21% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation31.6%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.8:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism39.8%

Students at Spring Valley HS score 37% 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 Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
100%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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

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The neighborhood

Where Spring Valley 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$73,025

Median home value

$376,900

Median rent

$1,732/mo

College educated

29%

Homeownership

51.4%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
31.6% participation·State avg: 3.3 AP courses·294 IB enrolled·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
Beacon Academy of NevadaCharter · enrollment unverified1.69–120.5 mi743Compare →
Spring Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–101.1 mi31Compare →
Spring Valley Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–101.4 mi62Compare →
Advanced Technologies Academy HSEnrollment path unverified8.59–12Not available1,208Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#211 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

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

About Spring Valley HS

Spring Valley HS is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 2,677 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #404 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spring Valley HS

What grades does Spring Valley HS serve?

Spring Valley HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Spring Valley HS?

Spring Valley HS has an enrollment of approximately 2,677 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley HS is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spring Valley HS rank in NV?

Spring Valley HS ranks #404 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Spring Valley HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Spring Valley HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Spring Valley HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Valley HS has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Spring Valley HS a charter school?

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

Is Spring Valley HS a Title I school?

No, Spring Valley HS is not currently a Title I school.

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

100.0% of students at Spring Valley 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
2,677
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
108
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.8%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 89147)
56,108
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
39.2
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 89147; 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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