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#675 of 691 schools in NV

Sunrise Mountain HS

High School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2575 N Los Feliz St, Las Vegas, NV 89156

  • Math 6% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 20% proficient (2022)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation10.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.9:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism71.9%

Students at Sunrise Mountain HS score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency6%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 13% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
6%
ELA
19%
2019
Math
6%
ELA
19%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
21%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Sunrise Mountain 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$69,783

Median home value

$288,800

Median rent

$1,354/mo

College educated

13.8%

Homeownership

57.7%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89156; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
10.5% participation·State avg: 3.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·37 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
Eldorado HSEnrollment path unverified3.39–122.4 mi2,046Compare →
Nevada State High School SunriseCharter · enrollment unverified7.511–123.4 mi51Compare →
Las Vegas HSEnrollment path unverified3.79–124.1 mi2,552Compare →
Equipo AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.16–124.4 mi855Compare →

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
#356 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

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

About Sunrise Mountain HS

Sunrise Mountain HS is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 2,486 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #675 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sunrise Mountain HS

What grades does Sunrise Mountain HS serve?

Sunrise Mountain HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sunrise Mountain HS?

Sunrise Mountain HS has an enrollment of approximately 2,486 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Mountain HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Mountain HS is 25.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sunrise Mountain HS rank in NV?

Sunrise Mountain HS ranks #675 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Sunrise Mountain HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunrise Mountain HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Sunrise Mountain HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunrise Mountain HS has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sunrise Mountain HS a charter school?

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

Is Sunrise Mountain HS a Title I school?

No, Sunrise Mountain HS is not currently a Title I school.

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

100.0% of students at Sunrise Mountain 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
2,486
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
96
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
71.9%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 89156)
31,026
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
34.6
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 89156; 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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