Enrollment
218
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Vegas, NV
College of So Nv Hs West
Federal NCES profile for College of So Nv Hs West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000444
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College of So Nv Hs West earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Nevada schools.
- #13 of 43
- high schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 43.6:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 218
- students enrolled
College of So Nv Hs West has class sizes larger than 97% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College of So Nv Hs West ranks #13 of 43 high schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
43.6:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+113% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How College of So Nv Hs West compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at College of So Nv Hs West
College of So Nv Hs West is a mid-sized high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 218 students.
Class loads run heavy: 43.6:1 is larger than about 97% of Nevada schools and 113% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 218 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 75/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
Among Las Vegas's high schools, it stands alongside Adult Education Programs (4,559 students): College of So Nv Hs West is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside College of So Nv Hs West.
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 College of So Nv Hs West compares
College of So Nv Hs West on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 43.6:1 | ▲ 113% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
43.6:1
students per teacher
- 113% above state mean
Top 97% in Nevada - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Asian 15.7%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, College of So Nv Hs West is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes College of So Nv Hs West.
$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 College of So Nv Hs West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Education Programs | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Nv Learning Academy J-Shs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College of So Nv Hs West'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 Las Vegas
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Adult Education Programs
Alternative education program
4,559 students
Desert Oasis Hs
Standard public school
3,300 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Hs
Standard public school
3,255 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Arbor View Hs
Standard public school
3,069 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Desert Pines Hs
Standard public school
3,011 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Centennial Hs
Standard public school
2,961 students 26.7:1 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 (~218 students)
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Frequently asked questions about College of So Nv Hs West
How many students attend College of So Nv Hs West?
College of So Nv Hs West has 218 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College of So Nv Hs West?
The student-teacher ratio at College of So Nv Hs West is 43.6:1, which is 113% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 178% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College of So Nv Hs West?
The largest demographic group at College of So Nv Hs West is White at 36.4% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College of So Nv Hs West?
College of So Nv Hs West has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does College of So Nv Hs West rank among high schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, College of So Nv Hs West ranks #13 of 43 high schools in 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 Las Vegas on the city page.
Is College of So Nv Hs West a good school?
College of So Nv Hs West earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 College of So Nv Hs West, 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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