- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
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 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000446
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 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 16/100 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
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Palo Verde Hs held near 3,141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 120.0 → 110.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 320006000446 · Las Vegas, NV High · LARGE · TRAD
2,938 enr · 24.5:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Palo Verde Hs held near 3,141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 120.0 → 110.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Palo Verde Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adult Educatio
Adult Education Programs
4,559 students
- Nv Learning Ac
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
3,352 students
- Desert Oasis H
Desert Oasis Hs
3,300 students
- Sierra Vista H
Sierra Vista Hs
3,255 students
- Liberty Hs
Liberty Hs
3,203 students
- This school
Palo Verde Hs
2,938 students
What this shows Palo Verde Hs reports 2,938 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palo Verde Hs compares
Palo Verde Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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.
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
District finance for Clark County School District reports $11,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,938 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 3,186 (2022-23) → 3,141 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
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 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.