- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000405
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 27/100 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
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-106 students YoY
Cheyenne Hs shrank from 2,110 students in 2022-23 to 2,004 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 65.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-106 students YoY 320006000405 · N Las Vegas, NV High · MID · TRAD
1,855 enr · 28.5:1 · 98.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Cheyenne Hs shrank from 2,110 students in 2022-23 to 2,004 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE held 65.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Cheyenne Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adult Educatio
Adult Education Programs
4,559 students
- Nv Learning Ac
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
3,352 students
- Desert Oasis H
Desert Oasis Hs
3,300 students
- Sierra Vista H
Sierra Vista Hs
3,255 students
- Liberty Hs
Liberty Hs
3,203 students
- This school
Cheyenne Hs
1,855 students
What this shows Cheyenne Hs reports 1,855 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheyenne Hs compares
Cheyenne Hs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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.
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
District finance for Clark County School District reports $11,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,855 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,110 (2022-23) → 2,004 (2023-24), down 106.
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.