RANCHO HIGH SCHOOL
Rancho 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 3,278 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 134 teachers, Rancho 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.
Rancho High School, located in the historic heart of Las Vegas, is one of the oldest and most well-known educational institutions in the Clark County School District. Established in 1954, the school has a long-standing reputation for its deep-rooted community ties and a rich athletic history. Over the decades, it has evolved into a diverse campus that serves a large student population, remaining a central pillar for the surrounding neighborhood.
Beyond its traditional academics, Rancho High School is perhaps most distinguished by its specialized magnet programs, particularly the Aviation Academy and the Academy of Pre-Medicine. These programs provide students with rigorous, career-focused curriculum and hands-on training, preparing them for specialized fields long before they graduate. By balancing its historical legacy with these advanced technical and academic pathways, Rancho continues to serve as a vital hub for student achievement and vocational preparation in Southern Nevada.
For more information, contact Rancho High School at (702) 799-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7000
RANCHO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Las Vegas, NV with about 3,278 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Clark County
- Total Students:
- 3,278
- Teachers:
- 134
- 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 3,278 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RANCHO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 73.9%
- White
- 9.5%
- Black or African American
- 8.8%
- Asian
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
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.