Palo Verde HS

333 S Pavilion Center Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144

2,938 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Palo Verde High School, located in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas, is a prominent public secondary school within the Clark County School District. Known for its strong commitment to both academic rigor and extracurricular engagement, the school serves a large and diverse student body. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and various career and technical education pathways designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Palo Verde is well-regarded for its vibrant school spirit and competitive athletic programs, frequently contending for state titles in various sports. The campus provides a wide array of clubs, performing arts programs, and leadership opportunities, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to pursue their personal interests. Situated in a suburban community, the school is often recognized for its dedicated faculty and its active parent and community involvement, which collectively support a well-rounded educational experience.

2,938

Total Students

120.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palo Verde HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,254
Hispanic	805
Black	230
Asian	298
Two or More	306
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	34

White
1,254 (42.7%)
Hispanic
805 (27.4%)
Two or More
306 (10.4%)
Asian
298 (10.1%)
Black
230 (7.8%)
Pacific Islander
34 (1.2%)
American Indian
10 (0.3%)

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:	Yes
District:	Clark County
Phone:	(702)799-1450
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,938
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	120.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,916
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 9 636

Grade 10 727

Grade 11 730

Grade 12 828

Ungraded 17