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Enrollment
2,510
High
DISTRICT 1,482 · STATE 973
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CLARK COUNTY·NCES 320006000065
Las Vegas High School
6500 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89142 · (702) 799-0180 · Clark County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL2,510 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
21.6:1
116 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.1:1 · STATE 72.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
2,510 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 85%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 584 | 23% |
| Grade 10 | 614 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 663 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 639 | 25% |
| Ungraded | 10 | 0% |
Student demographics
44%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Las Vegas High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas High School this school | 2,510 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Western High School Las Vegas | 2,761 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Eldorado High School Las Vegas | 1,926 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts High School Las Vegas | 2,527 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Sunrise Mountain High School Las Vegas | 2,470 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Valley High School Las Vegas | 2,467 | 100.0% | N/A |
Matched among Nevada high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Las Vegas High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nevada | In Clark County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,510 | #17 of 130 | #17 of 73 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.6:1 | #35 of 78 | #23 of 49 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 43.8% | #67 of 80 | #42 of 51 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #9 of 97 | #8 of 58 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -14.5% | #10 of 41 | #8 of 31 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,510
-152 (-6%) vs 2020
+9% since 1990-91, when it was 2,300
Student : Teacher
21.6:1
was 25.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,510 | 116 | 21.6:1 | 100% (2,510) |
| 2023-24 | 2,552 | 108 | 23.6:1 | 100% (2,552) |
| 2022-23 | 2,737 | 113 | 24.2:1 | 100% (2,736) |
| 2020-21 | 2,662 | 105 | 25.4:1 | 100% (2,662) |
| 2017-18 | 2,936 | 122 | 24.1:1 | 59% (1,728) |
| 2015-16 | 3,081 | 119 | 25.9:1 | 66% (2,040) |
| 2010-11 | 2,897 | 121 | 23.9:1 | 50% (1,459) |
| 2000-01 | 2,817 | 113 | 24.9:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 2,300 | 95 | 24.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Las Vegas High School.
About Las Vegas High School
Las Vegas High School is a high school with a street address in Las Vegas, Nevada. The latest federal count shows 2,510 students in grades 9 through 12. Against the 973-student average for high schools in Nevada, enrollment here is 158% higher.
Las Vegas High School is part of a district of 375 schools: Clark County, with 301,622 students.
Roughly 74% of students at Las Vegas High School are Hispanic. Other groups include 12% Black, 6% White, 4% multiracial, and 4% Asian. By comparison, Clark County residents are about 32% Hispanic. Pick two students at random and there is a 44% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Federal data list 116 full-time-equivalent teachers at Las Vegas High School in 2024-25, for a ratio of 21.6:1. That is 50.9 students per teacher below the 72.6:1 average for high schools in Nevada. The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 100%.
Census Bureau estimates for Clark County show that the median household income is $76,472, roughly 28% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. There are 462 public schools in Clark County, enrolling about 360,225 students in all.
The school nearest to Las Vegas High School is Goldfarb Daniel Elementary School, at a distance of about 0.6 miles. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
The federal government classifies Las Vegas High School's location as Suburb: Large.
Enrollment is down 6% from 2020-21, when Las Vegas High School had 2,662 students, to 2024-25, when it had 2,510. The ratio was 25.4:1 in 2020-21 and 21.6:1 in 2024-25.
Community posts for Las Vegas High School can cover enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Clark County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,329,548
Census ACS
Median income
$76,472
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
462
360,225 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Clark County
- NV Learning Academy J-SHSHigh · 3,352 students
- Desert Oasis High SchoolHigh · 3,300 students
- Sierra Vista High SchoolHigh · 3,255 students
- Liberty High SchoolHigh · 3,203 students
- Coronado High SchoolHigh · 3,147 students
- Arbor View High SchoolHigh · 3,069 students
Other schools in Las Vegas
- NV Learning Academy J-SHSHigh · 3,352 students
- Desert Oasis High SchoolHigh · 3,300 students
- Sierra Vista High SchoolHigh · 3,255 students
- Arbor View High SchoolHigh · 3,069 students
- Desert Pines High SchoolHigh · 3,011 students
- Centennial High SchoolHigh · 2,961 students
Nearby schools
- Goldfarb Daniel Elementary School0.6 mi · 598
- Iverson Mervin Elementary School0.7 mi · 540
- East Career and Technical Academy High School0.8 mi · 1,848
- Mendoza John F Elementary School0.8 mi · 648
- Harney Kathleen & Tim Middle School0.8 mi · 1,292
- Jenkins Earl N Elementary School0.9 mi · 636
Frequently asked questions
About Las Vegas High SchoolHow many students attend Las Vegas High School?
Las Vegas High School enrolls approximately 2,510 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Las Vegas High School serve?
Las Vegas High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Las Vegas High School have?
Las Vegas High School employs 116 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Las Vegas High School?
At Las Vegas High School, the student body is approximately 6% White, 74% Hispanic, 12% Black, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Las Vegas High School public or private?
Las Vegas High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Clark County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.