Enrollment
2,812
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · N Las Vegas, NV
Canyon Springs Hs
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Springs Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000567
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Springs Hs earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in N Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Springs Hs has class sizes larger than 76% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Springs Hs ranks #4 of 6 high schools in N Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
115.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 20.9:1 Nevada avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyon Springs Hs compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canyon Springs Hs
Canyon Springs Hs is a high-poverty, large high school in N Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 2,812 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,812 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 734 scored Nevada schools.
Among 38 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #30, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
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.
Discipline events run high: 1,698 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,812 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 29 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among N Las Vegas's high schools, it stands alongside Legacy Hs (2,682 students): Canyon Springs Hs is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.6:1 vs 25.9:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Canyon Springs 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 Canyon Springs Hs compares
Canyon Springs 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 20.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,812 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,812
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 76% in Nevada - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
763
in-school suspensions + 935 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 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
Hispanic or Latino 62.8%
African American 27.0%
Two or More 3.9%
White 3.7%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Canyon Springs Hs is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Canyon Springs 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 Canyon Springs 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Springs 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
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 3,255
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 3,203
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in N Las Vegas
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Legacy Hs
Standard public school
2,682 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Mojave Hs
Standard public school
2,487 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Cheyenne Hs
Standard public school
1,855 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
College of So Nv Hs East
Standard public school
161 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Desert Rose Hs
Alternative education program
137 students 5.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Canyon Springs Hs
How many students attend Canyon Springs Hs?
Canyon Springs Hs has 2,812 students enrolled. It is a high school in N Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Springs Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Springs Hs is 23.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Nevada average of 20.9:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Springs Hs?
98.0% of students at Canyon Springs Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Springs Hs?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Springs Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment, in N Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Springs Hs?
Canyon Springs Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canyon Springs Hs rank among high schools in N Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Springs Hs ranks #4 of 6 high schools in N Las Vegas, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in N Las Vegas on the city page.
Is Canyon Springs Hs a good school?
Canyon Springs Hs earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada. 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 Canyon Springs 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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