Desert Rose High School

444 W Brooks Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 117 students in grades 9-12, Desert Rose High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Desert Rose High School's student population of 117 students has declined by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
117 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Desert Rose High School ranks within the top 20% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Rose High School is 0.58, 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)
#138 out of 692 schools
(Top 20%)
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<50%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Desert Rose High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Desert Rose High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
48%
44%
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Black
44%
12%
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White
2%
28%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
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Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Desert Rose High School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
25-29%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Desert Rose High School and public school graduation rate of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
79%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Rose High School's ranking?
Desert Rose High School is ranked #138 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Rose High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Rose High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Desert Rose High School?
117 students attend Desert Rose High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Desert Rose High School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Rose High School?
Desert Rose High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Desert Rose High School offer ?
Desert Rose High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desert Rose High School part of?
Desert Rose High School is part of Clark County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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