Nevada State High School Southwest

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Nevada State High School Southwest ranks 19 th of 97 Nevada high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Nevada State High School Southwest is a public charter high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving grades 11-12 with a student population of 131 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Nevada, outperforming state and district averages in academic metrics like ACT proficiency.

Nevada State High School Southwest stands out for its strong academic performance, with 31.8% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT Mathematics in 2023-2024, compared to 19.4% statewide and 22.6% for the State Sponsored Charter Schools district. The school also has a diverse student population, with a relatively even distribution across racial groups, in contrast to some nearby schools like Desert Oasis High School and Odyssey Charter Schools 9-12 High School.

While Nevada State High School Southwest has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (40.46%) compared to nearby schools like Clark Educational W High School and Spring Valley High School, the school still serves a significant number of students from lower-income backgrounds. This suggests that Nevada State High School Southwest is providing a high-quality education to a diverse student population, making it an exemplary model for other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public, Charter 11-12

7885 West Sunset Road Suite 17
Las Vegas, NV 89113

(702) 953-2600

District: State Sponsored Charter Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 97 Nevada High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,386

Student/teacher ratio: 135.0

Number of students: 131

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

26.7%

White:

26.0%

Asian:

18.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nevada State High School Southwest ranks better than 80.4% of high schools in Nevada. It also ranks 3^rd among 11 ranked high schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Nevada State High School Southwest is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (26.7%), White (26%), Asian (18.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nevada State High School Southwest is $5,386. 11 high schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nevada State High School Southwest:

SchoolDigger ranks Nevada State High School Southwest 19^th of 97 Nevada public high schools. (See Nevada State High School Southwest in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

State Sponsored Charter Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks State Sponsored Charter Schools 2^nd of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nevada State High School Southwest

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Rank History for all students at Nevada State High School Southwest

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2021	66.53	29^th	101	71.3%
2022	82.19	16^th	96	83.3%
2023	77.72	26^th	96	72.9%
2024	76.39	19^th	97	80.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Nevada State High School Southwest

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2021	57.97	31^st	73	57.5%
2022	70.65	21^st	67	68.7%
2023	67.98	24^th	70	65.7%
2024	71.45	19^th	68	72.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Nevada State High School Southwest

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	93.75	5^th	75	93.3%
2023	83.23	14^th	75	81.3%

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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Nevada State High School Southwest

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	25	20	17	22	0	5	10	99
2021	35	37	18	28	0	10	7	135
2022	29	35	14	28	0	3	12	121
2023	34	22	24	35	1	1	14	131

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nevada State High School Southwest

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	99	1.0	99.0	42.4
2021	135	1.0	135.0	44.4
2022	121	n/a	n/a	41.3
2023	131	n/a	n/a	40.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nevada State High School Southwest

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	99	1.0	99.0	42.4
2021	135	1.0	135.0	44.4
2022	121	n/a	n/a	41.3
2023	131	n/a	n/a	40.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nevada State High School Southwest

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$43 (0.8%)	$5,198 (99.2%)	$5,240
2021	$422 (8.1%)	$4,816 (91.9%)	$5,238
2022	$590 (11.0%)	$4,796 (89.0%)	$5,386

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Schools Near Nevada State High School Southwest

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	EOC Science Exam Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science 9th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nevada State High School Southwest	Public, Charter	11-12	7885 West Sunset Road Suite 17	Las Vegas	89113	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(702) 953-2600	131			40.5%	34 (26.0%)	22 (16.8%)	35 (26.7%)	24 (18.3%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	14 (10.7%)	76.4	19^th of 97 public high schools	80.4%		77.7	26^th of 96 public high schools	72.9%	7	31.8	71.2			$5,386	$590	$4,796
Sierra Vista High School	Public	9-12	8100 W Robindale Rd	Las Vegas	89113	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-6820	2,998	120	24.9	100.0%	718 (23.9%)	458 (15.3%)	838 (28.0%)	513 (17.1%)	5 (0.2%)	122 (4.1%)	343 (11.4%)	46.8	50^th of 97 public high schools	48.5%		28.7	63^rd of 96 public high schools	34.4%	13	19.5	55.3	21.8	20.9	$8,894	$1,412	$7,482
Durango High School	Public	9-12	7100 W Dewey Dr	Las Vegas	89113	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-5850	2,330	92	25.3	100.0%	388 (16.7%)	432 (18.5%)	983 (42.2%)	275 (11.8%)	10 (0.4%)	75 (3.2%)	166 (7.1%)	37	57^th of 97 public high schools	41.2%		22	73^rd of 96 public high schools	24.0%	16	23.4	44.1	15.8	14.7	$9,800	$1,470	$8,330
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	7050 W Shelbourne Ave	Las Vegas	89113	Clark County	Clark County	No	Yes	No	No	(702) 799-5766	1,591	71	22.4	100.0%	382 (24.0%)	135 (8.5%)	355 (22.3%)	511 (32.1%)	4 (0.3%)	43 (2.7%)	161 (10.1%)	94	7^th of 97 public high schools	92.8%		86.5	11^th of 96 public high schools	88.5%	4	42.7	85.1	50.2	50.2	$8,686	$1,046	$7,640
Beacon Academy of Nevada	Public, Charter	9-12	7360 W. Flamingo Road	Las Vegas	89147	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(702) 726-8600	552	13	42.4	77.4%	68 (12.3%)	154 (27.9%)	262 (47.5%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.4%)	47 (8.5%)								(n/a)					$10,820	$4,587	$6,233
Spring Valley High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3750 S Buffalo Dr	Las Vegas	89147	Clark County	Clark County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(702) 799-2580	2,668	107	24.9	99.9%	496 (18.6%)	563 (21.1%)	951 (35.6%)	373 (14.0%)	12 (0.4%)	43 (1.6%)	228 (8.5%)	64.6	31^st of 97 public high schools	68.0%		55.6	41^st of 96 public high schools	57.3%	10	26.6	58.4	31.4	30.6	$9,103	$1,374	$7,729
Burk Horizon-Southwest Sunset High School	Public	9-12	4560 W Harmon Ave	Las Vegas	89103	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-8150	66			4.5%	7 (10.6%)	12 (18.2%)	35 (53.0%)	3 (4.5%)	1 (1.5%)	3 (4.5%)	5 (7.6%)								(n/a)					$32,023	$1,276	$30,746
South Academic Center J-Senior High School	Public	6-12	4560 W Harmon Ave	Las Vegas	89103	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-2070	182	15	12.1	100.0%	14 (7.7%)	75 (41.2%)	66 (36.3%)	11 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.8%)								(n/a)					$25,529	$3,888	$21,642
Desert Oasis High School	Public	9-12	6600 W Erie Ave	Las Vegas	89141	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-6881	3,131	121	25.8	100.0%	841 (26.9%)	417 (13.3%)	903 (28.8%)	507 (16.2%)	12 (0.4%)	116 (3.7%)	335 (10.7%)	46.2	51^st of 97 public high schools	47.4%		37.9	56^th of 96 public high schools	41.7%	5	24.5	55.7	16.6	16.5	$8,065	$1,052	$7,014
Odyssey Charter Schools 9-12 High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2251 S Jones Blvd	Las Vegas	89146	Clark County	Clark County	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 257-0578	1,364	25	55.0	0.2%	489 (35.9%)	132 (9.7%)	536 (39.3%)	61 (4.5%)	5 (0.4%)	13 (1.0%)	126 (9.2%)	42.6	53^rd of 97 public high schools	45.4%		40.3	52^nd of 96 public high schools	45.8%	1	12.4	52.9	25.7	24.6	$7,131	$336	$6,795

Frequently Asked Questions about Nevada State High School Southwest

What district is Nevada State High School Southwest in?

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What is the racial makeup of Nevada State High School Southwest?

Students at Nevada State High School Southwest are 27% Hispanic, 26% White, 18% Asian, 17% African American, 11% Two or more races.

Is Nevada State High School Southwest a good school?

Nevada State High School Southwest ranks 19^th of 97 Nevada high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Nevada State High School Southwest?

In the 2022-23 school year, 131 students attended Nevada State High School Southwest.

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