Rancho HS

1900 Searles Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101

2,715 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rancho High School, located in the historic heart of Las Vegas, is one of the oldest and most well-known educational institutions in the Clark County School District. Established in 1954, the school has a long-standing reputation for its deep-rooted community ties and a rich athletic history. Over the decades, it has evolved into a diverse campus that serves a large student population, remaining a central pillar for the surrounding neighborhood.

Beyond its traditional academics, Rancho High School is perhaps most distinguished by its specialized magnet programs, particularly the Aviation Academy and the Academy of Pre-Medicine. These programs provide students with rigorous, career-focused curriculum and hands-on training, preparing them for specialized fields long before they graduate. By balancing its historical legacy with these advanced technical and academic pathways, Rancho continues to serve as a vital hub for student achievement and vocational preparation in Southern Nevada.

2,715

Total Students

128.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rancho HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	2,180
Black	206
Asian	80
Two or More	66
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
2,180 (80.3%)
Black
206 (7.6%)
White
164 (6.0%)
Asian
80 (2.9%)
Two or More
66 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
14 (0.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clark County
Phone:	(702)799-7000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	128.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,672
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 9 614

Grade 10 709

Grade 11 690

Grade 12 687

Ungraded 15

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rancho HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	614
Grade 10	709
Grade 11	690
Grade 12	687
Ungraded	15

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rancho HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,350	49.7%
Male	1,364	50.2%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

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