Sierra Vista High School is a nine-month school year term public high school located in Spring Valley, Nevada, United States. Sierra Vista is a part of the Clark County School District.
Serving 3,255 students in grades 9-12, Sierra Vista 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 17% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sierra Vista High School serves the western part of Las Vegas, NV, covering an extensive area of approximately 393.9 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 16.1 miles, with the furthest point reaching 32.6 miles away, typically requiring a 20-30 minute drive for students in the area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sierra Vista High School's student population of 3,255 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,255 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista High School is 0.81, which is more 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
#407 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-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)43.3%
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
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Mountain Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Vista High School's ranking?
Sierra Vista High School is ranked #407 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Sierra Vista High School often compared to?
Sierra Vista High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Oasis High School, Durango High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierra Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Sierra Vista High School is 94%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Sierra Vista High School?
3,255 students attend Sierra Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Sierra Vista High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sierra Vista High School?
Sierra Vista High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sierra Vista High School offer ?
Sierra Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sierra Vista High School part of?
Sierra Vista High School is part of Clark County School District.
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