Nevada State High School Downtown

300 N 13th St 2nd Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89101

Charter School 22 Students

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

Nevada State High School (NSHS) Downtown is a specialized public charter school located in Las Vegas that focuses on an "early college" academic model. Designed for high school juniors and seniors, the institution bridges the gap between secondary education and higher education by allowing students to earn actual college credits while simultaneously completing their high school diploma requirements. By transitioning students into a collegiate environment, the school aims to better prepare them for the rigor of university life and professional career paths.

The program at NSHS Downtown is characterized by its emphasis on student independence, accountability, and college readiness. Students take courses through local college partners, often attending classes on actual college campuses, which provides them with a head start on their undergraduate degrees—frequently at little to no cost for tuition and books. This model is particularly appealing to self-motivated students who are looking for a more mature, focused academic experience that accelerates their progress toward both high school graduation and post-secondary success.

Total Students

0.1

Full-Time Teachers

200.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nevada State High School Downtown
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	16
Black	2
Asian	1

Hispanic
16 (72.7%)
White
3 (13.6%)
Black
2 (9.1%)
Asian
1 (4.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	State Sponsored Charter Schools
Phone:	(702)953-2600
Website:	http://nevadastatehs.com/
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	22
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	200.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 11 2

Grade 12 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nevada State High School Downtown
Grade	Student Count
Grade 11	2
Grade 12	20

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nevada State High School Downtown
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	16	72.7%
Male	6	27.3%

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