Enrollment
2,527
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Vegas, NV
Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs
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.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000571
👥 S:T ratio 3
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada.
- #26 of 43
- high schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs has class sizes larger than 80% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs ranks #26 of 43 high schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+19% 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
What stands out at Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs
Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs is a high-poverty, large high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 2,527 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,527 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
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: 869 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,527 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 37 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Las Vegas's high schools, it stands alongside Adult Education Programs (4,559 students): Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs 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 Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts 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 Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs compares
Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 19% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,527 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,527
Bigger than 99% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in Nevada - lower ratio than 20% 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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts 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 Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts 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 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 (~2,527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
Next steps
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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 24.3:1, which is 19% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in 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 Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs?
Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts 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 Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs rank among high schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs ranks #26 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 Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs a good school?
Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts Hs earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts 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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