Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS

Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS is a large secondary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, part of Clark County. The school hosts 1,743 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 973 students per school, that is 79% larger than typical.

Clark County comprises 375 schools with combined enrollment of 301,622 students; Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS is among them.

Demographically, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS lists that the most-represented group is Hispanic (37%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder consists of 35% White, 11% multiracial, 8% Asian, 7% Black.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS has 81 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 21.6:1. The state averages around 72.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 100% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Clark County) records that the typical household earns roughly $76,472 per year, about 28% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Clark County's 462 public schools (combined enrollment of about 360,225 students), Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Strong Start Academy, roughly 0.1 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS.

The campus sits in an inner-city setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS's enrollment has remained close to its prior level since 2018, when it stood at 1,717 (now 1,743). Over the same period, the White share shrank from 44% to 35%.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.