Serving 2,715 students in grades 9-12, Rancho 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 14% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 2,715 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rancho High School serves the west part of Las Vegas, NV, covering an area of approximately 5.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 2.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rancho High School's student population of 2,715 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,715 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rancho 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 Rancho High School is 0.35, 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
#516 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.6%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Rams
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rancho High School's ranking?
Rancho High School is ranked #516 out of 684 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rancho High School?
The graduation rate of Rancho High School is 94%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Rancho High School?
2,715 students attend Rancho High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Rancho High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rancho High School?
Rancho High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rancho High School offer ?
Rancho High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rancho High School part of?
Rancho High School is part of Clark County School District.
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