Enrollment
137
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · N Las Vegas, NV
Desert Rose Hs
Federal NCES profile for Desert Rose Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000767
👥 S:T ratio 76
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Rose Hs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Nevada schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in N Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Rose Hs has class sizes smaller than 97% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Rose Hs ranks #1 of 6 high schools in N Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.1%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Desert Rose Hs compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Desert Rose Hs
Desert Rose Hs is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in N Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 137 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6:1, Desert Rose Hs is leaner than roughly 97% of Nevada schools and 71% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 99.1% of students qualify for free meals, 29% above the Nevada average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 137 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 36 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 69 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
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: 64 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 137 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among N Las Vegas's high schools, it stands alongside Canyon Springs Hs (2,812 students): Desert Rose Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6:1 vs 24.5:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Desert Rose 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 Desert Rose Hs compares
Desert Rose 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 | 6:1 | ▼ 71% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 29% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 3% in Nevada - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 69 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 56.9%
African American 29.9%
Two or More 8.8%
White 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Desert Rose Hs is about as mixed as 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 Desert Rose 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 Desert Rose 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 | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Rose 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 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
Cheyenne Hs
Standard public school
1,855 students 28.5:1 students per teacher
College of So Nv Hs East
Standard public school
161 students 32.2:1 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 (~137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Desert Rose Hs
How many students attend Desert Rose Hs?
Desert Rose Hs has 137 students enrolled. It is a high school in N Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Rose Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Rose Hs is 6:1, which is 71% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Rose Hs?
99.1% of students at Desert Rose Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Rose Hs?
The largest demographic group at Desert Rose Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% 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 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Rose Hs?
Desert Rose Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Desert Rose Hs rank among high schools in N Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Rose Hs ranks #1 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. See all high schools in N Las Vegas on the city page.
Is Desert Rose Hs a good school?
Desert Rose Hs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller 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 Desert Rose 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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