Spring Valley High School

3750 S Buffalo Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Spring Valley High School serves 2,584 students in grades 9-12.
Spring Valley High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,584 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 91% (Top 30% in NV)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spring Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

School Overview

Spring Valley High School's student population of 2,584 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,584 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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School Rankings

Spring Valley High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Spring Valley High School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NV)
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 684 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
14%
5%
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Hispanic
36%
44%
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Black
19%
12%
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White
20%
29%
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Hawaiian
2%
2%
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Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.78
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Graduation Rate
91%
80%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
70%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spring Valley High School's ranking?
Spring Valley High School is ranked #256 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spring Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Spring Valley High School is 91%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 80%.
How many students attend Spring Valley High School?
2,584 students attend Spring Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Spring Valley High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Spring Valley High School offer ?
Spring Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Spring Valley High School part of?
Spring Valley High School is part of Clark County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,584 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 91% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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