Sunrise Mountain High School

2575 N Los Feliz St
Las Vegas, NV 89156
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,622 students in grades 9-12, Sunrise Mountain 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 20% (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 96% 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: 2,622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in NV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sunrise Mountain High School's student population of 2,622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,622 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunrise Mountain 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 Sunrise Mountain High School is 0.36, 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)
#662 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunrise Mountain 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.
20%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunrise Mountain 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.
7%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
79%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunrise Mountain High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
12%
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White
4%
28%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
2%
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.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunrise Mountain High School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sunrise Mountain 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%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunrise Mountain 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 Sunrise Mountain High School's ranking?
Sunrise Mountain High School is ranked #662 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunrise Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Sunrise Mountain High School is 86%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Sunrise Mountain High School?
2,622 students attend Sunrise Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Sunrise Mountain High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise Mountain High School?
Sunrise Mountain High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Sunrise Mountain High School offer ?
Sunrise Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sunrise Mountain High School part of?
Sunrise Mountain 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: 2,622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 86% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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