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#680 of 691 schools in NV
Western HS
High School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV
A Clark County high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4601 W Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89107
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 80.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Western HS score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Western 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,466
Median home value
$289,100
Median rent
$1,320/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity International SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Advanced Technologies Academy HSEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,208 | Compare → |
| Veterans Tribute Cta HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 831 | Compare → |
| College of So Nv HS WestEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 11–12 | 2.3 mi | 222 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #358 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
Western HS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western HS
Western HS is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 2,745 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #680 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western HS
What grades does Western HS serve?
Western HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Western HS?
Western HS has an enrollment of approximately 2,745 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Western HS is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western HS rank in NV?
Western HS ranks #680 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Western HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Western HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Western HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western HS has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Western HS a charter school?
No, Western HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western HS a Title I school?
No, Western HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western HS?
100.0% of students at Western 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
- 2,745
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.2%
- Phone
- (702) 799-4080
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80.0%
- Area population (ZIP 89107)
- 37,087
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 89107; 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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