- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Vegas, NV
Western Hs
Federal NCES profile for Western Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000114
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Hs earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada.
- #34 of 43
- high schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Hs has class sizes larger than 83% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Hs ranks #34 of 43 high schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-204 students YoY
Western Hs shrank from 2,949 students in 2022-23 to 2,745 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 111.0 → 109.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-204 students YoY 320006000114 · Las Vegas, NV High · LARGE · TRAD
2,761 enr · 24.9:1 · 98.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Western Hs shrank from 2,949 students in 2022-23 to 2,745 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 111.0 → 109.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Western 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
Western Hs
2,761 students
What this shows Western Hs reports 2,761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Hs compares
Western Hs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,761 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,761
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Nevada - lower ratio than 17% 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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
291
in-school suspensions + 903 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 65 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.1%
African American 13.4%
White 4.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Western Hs is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Western 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 Western 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 (~2,761 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Western Hs
How many students attend Western Hs?
Western Hs has 2,761 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 2,949 (2022-23) → 2,745 (2023-24), down 204.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Hs is 24.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Hs?
98.2% of students at Western Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Hs?
The largest demographic group at Western Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Hs?
Western Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Western Hs rank among high schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Hs ranks #34 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 Western 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.