- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Vegas, NV
Desert Pines Hs
Federal NCES profile for Desert Pines Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000495
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Pines Hs earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada.
- #22 of 43
- high schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Pines Hs has class sizes larger than 77% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Pines Hs ranks #22 of 43 high schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-111 students YoY
Desert Pines Hs held near 3,040 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-111 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 129.0 → 144.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-111 students YoY 320006000495 · Las Vegas, NV High · LARGE · TRAD
3,011 enr · 23.3:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Desert Pines Hs held near 3,040 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-111 headcount). Teacher FTE added 129.0 → 144.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Desert Pines 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
Desert Pines Hs
3,011 students
What this shows Desert Pines Hs reports 3,011 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Pines Hs compares
Desert Pines Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,011 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,011
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Nevada - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1,229
in-school suspensions + 449 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 40.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 89 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.1%
African American 14.8%
White 3.1%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Desert Pines Hs is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
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 Desert Pines 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Pines 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 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
Centennial Hs
Standard public school
2,961 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Palo Verde Hs
Standard public school
2,938 students 24.5:1 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 (~3,011 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Pines Hs
How many students attend Desert Pines Hs?
Desert Pines Hs has 3,011 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 3,151 (2022-23) → 3,040 (2023-24), nearly flat (-111).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Pines Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Pines Hs is 23.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Pines Hs?
98.0% of students at Desert Pines Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Pines Hs?
The largest demographic group at Desert Pines Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Pines Hs?
Desert Pines Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Desert Pines Hs rank among high schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Pines Hs ranks #22 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.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Desert Pines 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.