Rancho High School

1900 Searles Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 3,064 students in grades 9-12, Rancho 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 19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,064 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in NV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Rancho High School's student population of 3,064 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,064 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Rancho 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 Rancho High School is 0.38, 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)
#456 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rancho High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rancho 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.
34%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rancho 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.
27%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
18:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rancho High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Rancho High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rancho High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
78%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rancho High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rancho High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rancho High School and the percentage of White public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Rancho High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Rancho High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Rancho High School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Rancho 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
98%
79%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rancho High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rancho High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rancho High School's ranking?
Rancho High School is ranked #456 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rancho High School?
The graduation rate of Rancho High School is 94%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Rancho High School?
3,064 students attend Rancho High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Rancho High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rancho High School?
Rancho High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Rancho High School offer ?
Rancho High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rancho High School part of?
Rancho High School is part of Clark County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,064 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 94% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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