Enrollment
100
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Henderson, NV
Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson
Federal NCES profile for Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320000100944Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 100:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson has class sizes larger than 99% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Henderson, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
100:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+388% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.2%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson
Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson is a lower-poverty, small charter high school in Henderson, Nevada, enrolling 100 students.
Class loads run heavy: 100:1 is larger than about 99% of Nevada schools and 388% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.2% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 100 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 53/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 50 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding State-Sponsored Charter Schools spends $7,800 per pupil, 53% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Henderson's high schools, it stands alongside Liberty Hs (3,203 students): Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (100:1 vs 23.9:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson.
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 Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson compares
Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 100:1 | ▲ 388% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 82% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
100:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
100:1
students per teacher
- 388% above state mean
Top 99% in Nevada - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$7,800
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 50 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 5.0%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson.
$7,800
Per student
-53%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.6%
State 81.7%
Federal 15.7%
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 Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 2,392
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Henderson
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Liberty Hs
Standard public school
3,203 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Coronado Hs
Standard public school
3,147 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Green Valley Hs
Standard public school
2,436 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Foothill Hs
Standard public school
2,406 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Basic Academy of Int'l Studies Hs
Standard public school
2,395 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Nevada State High School Henderson
Standard public school
182 students
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 (~100 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson
How many students attend Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson?
Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson has 100 students enrolled. It is a high school in Henderson, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson?
The student-teacher ratio at Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson is 100:1, which is 388% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 537% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson?
14.2% of students at Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson?
The largest demographic group at Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Henderson, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson?
Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson rank among high schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Henderson, 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 Henderson on the city page.
Is Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson a good school?
Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson, State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students), Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students), and Doral Academy Red Rock (2,392 students). See the State-Sponsored Charter Schools district page for the complete list.
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