Palo Verde HS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Las Vegas, Nevada 89144 · Clark County
#30 of 98 high schools in Nevada
#10317 of 16,910 nationally
About Palo Verde HS
Palo Verde HS is a public high located in Las Vegas, in the Clark County school district of Nevada, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,938 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 30th of 98 ranked high schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (74th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,938.
There are 276 schools in Las Vegas; Palo Verde HS ranks 59th of 270 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)49%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Palo Verde HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Palo Verde HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Piggott Academy ES
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Doral Academy Red Rock
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Ober D'Vorre & Hal ES
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Becker Ernest MS
Las Vegas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,075 students · 4.8 km away
Discovery Charter School HillPointe
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Similar schools
Public high schools in Nevada with a comparable Enrollment.
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2,961 students
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Canyon Springs HS
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2,812 students
Arbor View HS
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Frequently asked questions
Is Palo Verde HS a good school?
Palo Verde HS has a Success Index (US) of 42.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #30 of 98 in Nevada. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Palo Verde HS rank in Nevada?
Palo Verde HS ranks #30 of 98 high schools in Nevada and #10317 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palo Verde HS?
Palo Verde HS had 2,938 students in 2025.
Is Palo Verde HS a elementary school or a high school?
Palo Verde HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Palo Verde HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Palo Verde HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.