WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL
Western High School, located on West Bonanza Road in Las Vegas, is one of the oldest and most historic educational institutions in the Clark County School District. Established in 1961, the school has served the surrounding community for over six decades, evolving alongside the city to meet the needs of a diverse student body. It is often recognized for its deep-rooted school spirit and its iconic mascot, the "Warriors," which remains a central point of pride for its alumni network and current students.
Academically, Western High School offers a range of programs designed to prepare students for both college and the workforce, including various career and technical education (CTE) pathways. The school emphasizes an inclusive learning environment and provides numerous extracurricular opportunities, ranging from competitive athletics to performing arts and specialized student clubs. By balancing its rich historical legacy with modern educational initiatives, Western High School continues to play a vital role in fostering academic growth and community engagement in the Las Vegas area.
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-4080
WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Las Vegas, NV with about 2,793 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clark County
- Total Students:
- 2,793
- Teachers:
- 111
- 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 2,793 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 71.5%
- Black or African American
- 15.3%
- White
- 7.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.