Enrollment
1,855
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · N Las Vegas, NV
Cheyenne Hs
Federal NCES profile for Cheyenne Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000405
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheyenne Hs earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in N Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.5:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheyenne Hs has class sizes larger than 91% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheyenne Hs ranks #3 of 6 high schools in N Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.5:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.1%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cheyenne Hs compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cheyenne Hs
Cheyenne Hs is a high-poverty, large high school in N Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 1,855 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.5:1 is larger than about 91% of Nevada schools and 39% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,855 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 62 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
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: 464 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,855 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 35 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among N Las Vegas's high schools, it stands alongside Canyon Springs Hs (2,812 students): Cheyenne Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.5:1 vs 24.5:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne Hs compares
Cheyenne 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 | 28.5:1 | ▲ 39% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,855 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,855
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.1%
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
28.5:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 91% in Nevada - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors7.5 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 378 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 35 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 56.4%
African American 25.5%
White 7.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Cheyenne Hs is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheyenne 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 in N Las Vegas
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Canyon Springs Hs
Standard public school
2,812 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Legacy Hs
Standard public school
2,682 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Mojave Hs
Standard public school
2,487 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
College of So Nv Hs East
Standard public school
161 students 32.2:1 students per teacher
Desert Rose Hs
Alternative education program
137 students 6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,855 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cheyenne Hs
How many students attend Cheyenne Hs?
Cheyenne Hs has 1,855 students enrolled. It is a high school in N Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheyenne Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheyenne Hs is 28.5:1, which is 39% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cheyenne Hs?
98.1% of students at Cheyenne Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheyenne Hs?
The largest demographic group at Cheyenne Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% 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 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheyenne Hs?
Cheyenne Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Cheyenne Hs rank among high schools in N Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheyenne Hs ranks #3 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 Cheyenne Hs a good school?
Cheyenne Hs earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Nevada schools. 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 Cheyenne 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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