Enrollment
2,527
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 320006000571
Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs — Las Vegas, NV
Federal NCES profile for Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 4
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 22.6:1 Nevada avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.1%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs reports 2,527 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 104.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Nevada state mean of 22.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 52% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 98.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 28% above the Nevada average and 89% above the national baseline. The school offers 17 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 316 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Clark County School District spends $13,359 per pupil district-wide, below the Nevada average of $18,421 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.1% from local sources (property taxes), 65.9% from the state, and 17.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nevada state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 22.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,527 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
24.1:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 77% in Nevada — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,359
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nevada avg of $18,421
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 316 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
551
in-school suspensions + 318 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 37 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 2,527 Top 98% in Nevada — larger than 2% of 742 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 104.0
Students per teacher 24.1:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 98.1% +28% vs state
NCES ID 320006000571
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.0%
African American 13.5%
White 11.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 17
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 316:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 551
Out-of-school suspensions 318
Expulsions 37
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs.
$13,359
Per student
-27%
vs Nevada
Avg $18,421
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- 228:1
- Enrollment
- 3,352
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Enrollment
- 3,255
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Enrollment
- 3,203
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs
How many students attend Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs?
Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs has 2,527 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs is 24.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Nevada average of 22.6:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs?
98.1% of students at Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs?
The largest demographic group at Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 66.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs?
Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.