Burk Credit Retrieval - Horizon West High School serves 321 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
42%
44%
Black
16%
12%
White
36%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Burk Credit Retrieval - Horizon West High School?
321 students attend Burk Credit Retrieval - Horizon West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Burk Credit Retrieval - Horizon West High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burk Credit Retrieval - Horizon West High School?
Burk Credit Retrieval - Horizon West High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Burk Credit Retrieval - Horizon West High School offer ?
Burk Credit Retrieval - Horizon West High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Burk Credit Retrieval - Horizon West High School part of?
Burk Credit Retrieval - Horizon West High School is part of Clark County School District.
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