LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL
Las Vegas High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Las Vegas, NV with about 2,936 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 122 teachers, Las Vegas High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Las Vegas High School, located on East Sahara Avenue, holds the distinction of being the oldest high school in the city, originally founded in 1905. As a cornerstone of the Clark County School District, the school has a rich, multi-generational legacy within the Las Vegas community. It operates as a comprehensive public high school that emphasizes both academic development and a strong sense of school spirit, often referred to as "The Wildcat Way," which encourages students to take pride in the school's long-standing traditions and competitive athletic history.
The school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including championship-level sports programs, performing arts, and various career and technical education opportunities. By balancing its deep historical roots with modern curriculum requirements, Las Vegas High School remains a focal point for student life in the eastern part of the Las Vegas valley, aiming to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce while maintaining a tight-knit campus culture.
For more information, contact Las Vegas High School at (702) 799-0180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-0180
LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Las Vegas, NV with about 2,936 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clark County
- Total Students:
- 2,936
- Teachers:
- 122
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,936 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 70.9%
- White
- 10.4%
- Black or African American
- 9.5%
- Asian
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.