Enrollment
2,467
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Vegas, NV
Valley Hs
Federal NCES profile for Valley Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000107
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Hs earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada.
- #18 of 43
- high schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Hs has class sizes larger than 73% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Hs ranks #18 of 43 high schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
110.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.7%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley Hs compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley Hs
Valley Hs is a high-poverty, large high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 2,467 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,467 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
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: 596 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,467 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 48 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Las Vegas's high schools, it stands alongside Adult Education Programs (4,559 students): Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley Hs compares
Valley 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 29% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,467 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,467
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Nevada - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 543 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 48 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
Hispanic or Latino 70.8%
African American 16.2%
White 4.7%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Valley Hs is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Valley 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 Valley 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 Valley 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 (~2,467 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valley Hs
How many students attend Valley Hs?
Valley Hs has 2,467 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Hs is 22.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Hs?
98.7% of students at Valley Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Hs?
The largest demographic group at Valley Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Hs?
Valley Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Valley Hs rank among high schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Hs ranks #18 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 Valley Hs a good school?
Valley Hs earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Valley 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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