Western HS

2,949 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,949

Total Students

111.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	2,222
Black	450
Asian	46
Two or More	66
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	27

Hispanic
2,222 (75.4 %)
Black
450 (15.3 %)
White
135 (4.6 %)
Two or More
66 (2.2 %)
Asian
46 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
27 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(702)799-4080
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,949
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	111.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,710
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 9 767

Grade 10 798

Grade 11 695

Grade 12 664

Ungraded 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Western HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	767
Grade 10	798
Grade 11	695
Grade 12	664
Ungraded	25

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Western HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,359	46.1%
Male	1,589	53.9%
Not Specified	1	0%

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