Rancho HS

1900 Searles Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101

3,064 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

3,064

Total Students

122.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rancho HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	2,387
Black	275
Asian	103
Two or More	93
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	18

Hispanic
2,387 (77.9 %)
Black
275 (9.0 %)
White
177 (5.8 %)
Asian
103 (3.4 %)
Two or More
93 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
18 (0.6 %)
American Indian
11 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(702)799-7000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,064
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	122.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,672
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 782

Grade 10 809

Grade 11 787

Grade 12 671

Ungraded 15

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rancho HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	782
Grade 10	809
Grade 11	787
Grade 12	671
Ungraded	15

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rancho HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,502	49%
Male	1,562	51%

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