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Valley High School

2839 S Burnham Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Valley High School is a public school located in Las Vegas, Nevada that also offers three widely recognized magnet programs: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Middle Years Programme, ...
Serving 2,466 students in grades 9-12, Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

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School Overview

Valley High School's student population of 2,466 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Year Founded
1965

School Rankings

Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#658 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6%
28%
21%
44%
10%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
70%
45%
Black
17%
12%
White
6%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
84%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley High School's ranking?
Valley High School is ranked #658 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Valley High School often compared to?
Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Pines High School, Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Valley High School is 84%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Valley High School?
2,466 students attend Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Valley High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley High School?
Valley High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Valley High School offer ?
Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley High School part of?
Valley High School is part of Clark County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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