Legacy High School is a high school in North Las Vegas, Nevada that opened in 2006. It is part of the Clark County School District, The school opened with an enrollment of 1,820 and currently has an enrollment of 2,980.
Serving 2,682 students in grades 9-12, Legacy 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 8% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 2,682 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Legacy High School serves the northwest part of North Las Vegas, NV, covering an area of approximately 31.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Legacy High School's student population of 2,682 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,682 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
Campus Size
25 acres
School Motto
A World of Learning, A World of Difference.
School Rankings
Legacy 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 Legacy High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#601 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.2%
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 Legacy High School's ranking?
Legacy High School is ranked #601 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Legacy High School often compared to?
Legacy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rancho High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Legacy High School?
The graduation rate of Legacy High School is 83%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Legacy High School?
2,682 students attend Legacy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Legacy High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Legacy High School?
Legacy High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Legacy High School offer ?
Legacy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Legacy High School part of?
Legacy High School is part of Clark County School District.
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