Cheyenne High School is a high school in North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The school was built in 1991, with an adjacent four portable classrooms, in North Las Vegas, a rapidly growing suburban middle class community.
Serving 1,855 students in grades 9-12, Cheyenne 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 4% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,855 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cheyenne High School serves the west part of North Las Vegas, NV, covering an area of approximately 14.8 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cheyenne High School's student population of 1,855 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,855 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne High School is 0.62, 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
#677 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
78%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.3%
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
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Desert Shield
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheyenne High School's ranking?
Cheyenne High School is ranked #677 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Cheyenne High School often compared to?
Cheyenne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cheyenne High School?
The graduation rate of Cheyenne High School is 78%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Cheyenne High School?
1,855 students attend Cheyenne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cheyenne High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheyenne High School?
Cheyenne High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cheyenne High School offer ?
Cheyenne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheyenne High School part of?
Cheyenne High School is part of Clark County School District.
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