#92 of 98 high schools in Nevada
#16814 of 16,910 nationally
About Western HS
Western 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 2,761 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 5.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 92nd of 98 ranked high schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is students per teacher (17th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,761.
There are 276 schools in Las Vegas; Western HS ranks 257th of 270 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)19%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.2
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 Western HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,761
- 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
- 20.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 19%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Sage Collegiate Public Charter School
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Similar schools
Public high schools in Nevada with a comparable Enrollment.
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Legacy HS
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2,682 students
Spring Valley HS
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Frequently asked questions
Is Western HS a good school?
Western HS has a Success Index (US) of 5.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #92 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 Western HS rank in Nevada?
Western HS ranks #92 of 98 high schools in Nevada and #16814 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Western HS?
Western HS had 2,761 students in 2025.
Is Western HS a elementary school or a high school?
Western HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Western HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Western HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.