Enrollment
145
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Vegas, NV
Nevada State High School Southwest
Federal NCES profile for Nevada State High School Southwest, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320000100937Charter school
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nevada State High School Southwest earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #2 of 43
- high schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 145
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada State High School Southwest ranks #2 of 43 high schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-57% vs state
What stands out at Nevada State High School Southwest
Nevada State High School Southwest is a mid-sized charter high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 145 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 145 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 21 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 African American (28%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 73 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.1% 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 Las Vegas's high schools, it stands alongside Adult Education Programs (4,559 students): Nevada State High School Southwest is smaller than that campus by headcount.
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Nevada State High School Southwest.
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 Southwest compares
Nevada State High School Southwest on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 57% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
2.1%
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 73 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
African American 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Asian 20.7%
White 17.2%
Two or More 10.3%
Largest group: African American at 27.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.3, Nevada State High School Southwest is more 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 Southwest.
$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 Southwest Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Nevada State High School Southwest'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 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nevada State High School Southwest
How many students attend Nevada State High School Southwest?
Nevada State High School Southwest has 145 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Vegas, NV.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nevada State High School Southwest?
32.8% of students at Nevada State High School Southwest 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 Southwest?
The largest demographic group at Nevada State High School Southwest is African American at 27.6% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nevada State High School Southwest?
Nevada State High School Southwest has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Southwest rank among high schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada State High School Southwest ranks #2 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 Nevada State High School Southwest a good school?
Nevada State High School Southwest earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Southwest, 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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