Enrollment
616
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Boulder City, NV
Boulder City Hs
Federal NCES profile for Boulder City Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000013
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boulder City Hs earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Boulder City · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Boulder City Hs has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder City Hs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Boulder City, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.7%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boulder City Hs compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boulder City Hs
Boulder City Hs is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Boulder City, Nevada, enrolling 616 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.7% of students qualify for free meals, 30% above the Nevada average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 616 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 261 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #229, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clark County School District spends $11,565 per pupil, 30% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Boulder City Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Boulder City Hs compares
Boulder City Hs on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 30% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 64% in Nevada - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,565
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Boulder City Hs is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Boulder City Hs.
$11,565
Per student
-30%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 65.9%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Boulder City Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Education Programs | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Nv Learning Academy J-Shs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boulder City Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 3,352
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 3,255
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 3,203
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~616 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Boulder City Hs
How many students attend Boulder City Hs?
Boulder City Hs has 616 students enrolled. It is a high school in Boulder City, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boulder City Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Boulder City Hs is 20.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boulder City Hs?
99.7% of students at Boulder City Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boulder City Hs?
The largest demographic group at Boulder City Hs is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Boulder City, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boulder City Hs?
Boulder City Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Boulder City Hs rank among public schools in Boulder City?
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder City Hs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Boulder City, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Boulder City on the city page.
Is Boulder City Hs a good school?
Boulder City Hs earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Boulder City Hs, Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students), Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students), and Desert Oasis Hs (3,300 students). See the Clark County School District district page for the complete list.
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