- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs
Federal NCES profile for Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000277
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nevada schools.
- #19 of 43
- high schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs has class sizes larger than 70% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs ranks #19 of 43 high schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs held near 1,751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.5 → 77.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 320006000277 · Las Vegas, NV High · MID · TRAD
1,743 enr · 21.8:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs held near 1,751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.5 → 77.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts 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 1,743
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs
1,743 students
What this shows Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs reports 1,743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs compares
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,743 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,743
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Nevada - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$11,569
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
White 35.7%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 7.7%
African American 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 Las Vegas Academy of the 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Las Vegas Academy of the Arts 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
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
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 (~1,743 students)
Frequently asked questions about Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs
How many students attend Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs?
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs has 1,743 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 1,737 (2022-23) → 1,751 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs is 21.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs?
98.4% of students at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs?
The largest demographic group at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 36.8% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs?
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs rank among high schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs ranks #19 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 Las Vegas Academy of the 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.