Canyon Springs HS

350 E Alexander Rd
N Las Vegas, NV 89032

2,812 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Canyon Springs High School, located in North Las Vegas, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the students of the Clark County School District. The campus is notably recognized for housing the Leadership and Law Preparatory Academy, a specialized magnet program designed to provide students with a rigorous, focused curriculum. This academy is specifically tailored for those interested in pursuing careers in criminal justice, law, public administration, and community leadership, offering a unique blend of traditional academics and practical, field-related training.

Beyond its specialized academy, Canyon Springs functions as a vital community hub, offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and student organizations. The school emphasizes a culture of civic engagement and academic development, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success. By integrating specialized career-pathway instruction with standard high school requirements, the institution provides students with both the foundational knowledge and the professional perspective necessary for future leadership roles.

2,812

Total Students

122.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canyon Springs HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	1,766
Black	760
Asian	45
Two or More	111
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	23

Hispanic
1,766 (62.8%)
Black
760 (27.0%)
Two or More
111 (3.9%)
White
105 (3.7%)
Asian
45 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
23 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (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)799-1870
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,812
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	122.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,790
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 9 725

Grade 10 712

Grade 11 719

Grade 12 641

Ungraded 15

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Canyon Springs HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	725
Grade 10	712
Grade 11	719
Grade 12	641
Ungraded	15

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Canyon Springs HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,413	50.2%
Male	1,399	49.8%

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