Enrollment
18
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Mission High School
Federal NCES profile for Mission High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000878
👥 S:T ratio 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mission High School earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nevada.
- #1 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.6:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mission High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mission High School ranks #1 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.6:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mission High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mission High School
Mission High School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 18 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2.6:1, Mission High School is leaner than roughly 99% of Nevada schools and 87% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 30% above the Nevada average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Nevada schools, with 18 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 18 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: 13 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 18 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Las Vegas's public schools, it stands alongside Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students): Mission High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (2.6:1 vs 23:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Mission High School.
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 Mission High School compares
Mission High School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.6:1 | ▼ 87% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 30% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.6:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
2.6:1
students per teacher
- 87% below state mean
Top 1% in Nevada - lower ratio than 100% 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 18 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 72.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Mission High School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Mission High School.
$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 Mission High School 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 Mission High School'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 other schools in Las Vegas
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
Standard public school
3,352 students 23:1 students per teacher
Mater Academy East
Standard public school
2,492 students 56.6:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Red Rock
Standard public school
2,392 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
Standard public school
2,172 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Amplus Durango
Standard public school
1,761 students 41:1 students per teacher
Nevada Virtual Academy
Standard public school
1,625 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~18 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~2.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mission High School
How many students attend Mission High School?
Mission High School has 18 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission High School is 2.6:1, which is 87% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 83% 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 Mission High School?
100.0% of students at Mission High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mission High School?
The largest demographic group at Mission High School is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mission High School?
Mission High School has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mission High School rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Mission High School ranks #1 of 198 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 schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
Is Mission High School a good school?
Mission High School earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the smallest 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 Mission High School, 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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