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#657 of 691 schools in NV

Valley HS

High School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2839 S Burnham Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169

  • Math 6% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 21% proficient (2022)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-6.22 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 Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation5.6%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.3:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism72.8%

Students at Valley HS score 14% 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 Proficiency6%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 72 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 14% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
97%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$39,740

Median home value

$299,900

Median rent

$1,159/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

25.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89169; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
5.6% participation·State avg: 3.3 AP courses·179 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·34 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
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Global Community HSEnrollment path unverified5.29–121.2 mi240Compare →
Innovations Int'l Charter J-shsCharter · enrollment unverified6.06–121.2 mi302Compare →
Stewart Helen JEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–121.4 mi118Compare →

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
#344 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

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

About Valley HS

Valley HS is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 2,466 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #657 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Valley HS

What grades does Valley HS serve?

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

How many students attend Valley HS?

Valley HS has an enrollment of approximately 2,466 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Valley HS is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Valley HS rank in NV?

Valley HS ranks #657 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Valley HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Valley HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Valley HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley HS has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Valley HS a charter school?

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

Is Valley HS a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at 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
2,466
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
106
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
72.8%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 89169)
21,203
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
38
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 89169; 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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