Enrollment
1,743
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000277
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nevada schools.
- #19 of 43
- high schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs is a high-poverty, large high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 1,743 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,743 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and White (36%) (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Las Vegas's high schools, it stands alongside Adult Education Programs (4,559 students): Las Vegas Academy of the 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 Las Vegas Academy of the 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 Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs compares
Las Vegas Academy of the 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,565
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Las Vegas Academy of the 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 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
- 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 (~1,743 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs a good school?
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Hs earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 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.
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