Spring Valley High School
Spring Valley High School serves 2,334 students in grades 9-12.
Spring Valley High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Spring Valley High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Spring Valley High School's student population of 2,334 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,334 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 96 teachers |
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School Comparison
Spring Valley High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Spring Valley High School is 0.76, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #486 out of 660 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 43% |
| Black | 13% | 11% |
| White | 27% | 32% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.76 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | 94% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clark County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Spring Valley High School is Beacon Academy Of Nevada (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Clifford J Lawrence Junior High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Roger M Bryan Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Las Vegas Roger M Bryan Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 771 students10
0.6 miles
8255 W. Katie Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-1270 0.6 PK-5 771 - Las Vegas Imagine School Mountain View Charter School
Math: 37% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 685 students10
0.7 miles
6610 Grand Montecito Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 253-0251 0.7 K-6 685 - Las Vegas P A Diskin Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 711 students10
0.9 miles
4220 S. Ravenwood
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-5930 0.9 PK-5 711 - Las Vegas Frank Kim Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 554 students10
1.1 miles
7600 Peace Way
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-5990 1.1 PK-5 554 - Las Vegas C H Decker Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 37%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 781 students10
1.3 miles
3850 S. Redwood
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-5920 1.3 PK-5 781
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