Canyon Springs High School is a public high school in North Las Vegas, Nevada, and is part of the Clark County School District. Canyon Springs is also home to the Leadership and Law Preparatory Academy and was one of three schools opened by the district in 2004.
Serving 2,812 students in grades 9-12, Canyon Springs 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 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,812 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Canyon Springs High School and the Leadership and Law Prepar serve the west part of North Las Vegas, NV, covering an attendance zone of approximately 9.4 square miles. Families in this area typically enjoy a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canyon Springs High School's student population of 2,812 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,812 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Motto
Start strong - Be strong - Stay strong - Finish strong - Teach strong - Live strong!
School Rankings
Canyon Springs High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon Springs High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#627 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.4%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canyon Springs High School's ranking?
Canyon Springs High School is ranked #627 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Canyon Springs High School often compared to?
Canyon Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheyenne 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 30% NV state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canyon Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Canyon Springs High School is 87%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Canyon Springs High School?
2,812 students attend Canyon Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Canyon Springs High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% 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 Canyon Springs High School?
Canyon Springs High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Canyon Springs High School offer ?
Canyon Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canyon Springs High School part of?
Canyon Springs High School is part of Clark County School District.
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