Enrollment
2,938
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Vegas, NV
Palo Verde Hs
Federal NCES profile for Palo Verde Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000446
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palo Verde Hs earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada.
- #39 of 43
- high schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Palo Verde Hs has class sizes larger than 81% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palo Verde Hs ranks #39 of 43 high schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
120.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.3%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palo Verde Hs compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Palo Verde Hs
Palo Verde Hs is a high-poverty, large high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 2,938 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.3% of students qualify for free meals, 29% above the Nevada average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,938 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 37 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #32, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
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 31 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Las Vegas's high schools, it stands alongside Adult Education Programs (4,559 students): Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde Hs compares
Palo Verde 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 20% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 29% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,938 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,938
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 81% in Nevada - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 264 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 31 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
White 42.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 10.1%
African American 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Palo Verde Hs is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palo Verde 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 (~2,938 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Palo Verde Hs
How many students attend Palo Verde Hs?
Palo Verde Hs has 2,938 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palo Verde Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Palo Verde Hs is 24.5:1, which is 20% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palo Verde Hs?
99.3% of students at Palo Verde Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palo Verde Hs?
The largest demographic group at Palo Verde Hs is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palo Verde Hs?
Palo Verde Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Palo Verde Hs rank among high schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Palo Verde Hs ranks #39 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 Palo Verde Hs a good school?
Palo Verde Hs earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest 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 Palo Verde 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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