Desert Pines HS vs Mater Academy East
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 514 m 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
Mater Academy East
Las Vegas · Charter other · Grades PK–12
2,492 students
| Measure | Desert Pines HS Las Vegas, Nevada | Mater Academy East Las Vegas, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #89 of 98 | – |
| National rank | #16789 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 3,011 | 2,492 |
| Enrollment | 3,011 | 2,492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 47.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | – |
| Math proficiency | 4% | – |
| city | Las Vegas | Las Vegas |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Pines HS does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 47.0).
- •Desert Pines HS is the larger school with 3,011 students compared with 2,492.
- •Desert Pines HS is a public school while Mater Academy East 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 Mater Academy East?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Desert Pines HS and Mater Academy East?
About 514 m in a straight line, between Las Vegas and Las Vegas in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Pines HS: 3,011. Mater Academy East: 2,492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Pines HS and Mater Academy East rank in Nevada?
Desert Pines HS is 89th of 98 and Mater Academy East is unranked among high schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).