VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Valley 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 2,867 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 121 teachers, Valley High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.
Valley High School, located on South Burnham Avenue in Las Vegas, is a long-standing public secondary school within the Clark County School District. As one of the more established institutions in the area, it serves a diverse student population and offers a broad academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is well-known for its comprehensive athletic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities that foster student engagement and community spirit.
Beyond its standard coursework, Valley High School is particularly recognized for its specialized academic offerings, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. This rigorous curriculum attracts students from across the district who are seeking an advanced, globally-minded educational experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with these specialized pathways and community-focused initiatives, Valley High School plays a significant role in the educational landscape of the Las Vegas valley.
For more information, contact Valley High School at (702) 799-5450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 799-5450
VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Las Vegas, NV with about 2,867 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:
- 2,867
- Teachers:
- 121
- 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 2,867 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 69.4%
- Black or African American
- 12.8%
- White
- 8.0%
- Asian
- 5.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.