Desert Pines HS vs Futuro Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Pines HS
Las Vegas · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,011 students
Futuro Academy Elementary
Las Vegas · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
473 students
| Measure | Desert Pines HS Las Vegas, Nevada | Futuro Academy Elementary Las Vegas, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 98 | #405 of 408 |
| National rank | #16789 of 16,910 | #50278 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 3,011 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 3,011 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 29.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | – |
| Math proficiency | 4% | – |
| city | Las Vegas | Las Vegas |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Pines HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (6.5 vs 2.0).
- •Desert Pines HS does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 29.6).
- •Desert Pines HS is the larger school with 3,011 students compared with 473.
- •Desert Pines HS is a public school while Futuro Academy Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Pines HS better than Futuro Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Pines HS ranks higher (6.5 vs 2.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Desert Pines HS and Futuro Academy Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Las Vegas and Las Vegas in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Pines HS: 3,011. Futuro Academy Elementary: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Pines HS and Futuro Academy Elementary rank in Nevada?
Desert Pines HS is 89th of 98 and Futuro Academy Elementary is 405th of 408 among high schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).