Serving 39 students in grades 9-12, Morris Sunset 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morris Sunset High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Morris Sunset High School's student population of 39 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (16-17)
1 teacher
Showing 1998–2017. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Motto
The Sun doesn’t set at Sunset!!!
School Rankings
Morris Sunset 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 Morris Sunset High School is 0.31, 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
#557 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
26%
Hispanic
82%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
81%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morris Sunset High School's ranking?
Morris Sunset High School is ranked #557 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Morris Sunset High School often compared to?
Morris Sunset High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cowan Sunset Southeast High School, Global Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morris Sunset High School?
The graduation rate of Morris Sunset High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Morris Sunset High School?
39 students attend Morris Sunset High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Morris Sunset High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Morris Sunset High School offer ?
Morris Sunset High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morris Sunset High School part of?
Morris Sunset High School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Morris Sunset High School located?
Morris Sunset High School is located in the East Las Vegas neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 28 other public schools located in East Las Vegas.
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