Desert Rose HS

137 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Desert Rose High School, located in North Las Vegas, is a specialized alternative secondary institution within the Clark County School District. Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, Desert Rose focuses on providing credit-recovery programs and flexible learning pathways for students who may have struggled in a conventional classroom environment. The school’s primary mission is to help students overcome academic hurdles, regain progress toward graduation, and ultimately earn their high school diplomas in a supportive, smaller-scale setting.

The school is particularly well-regarded for its emphasis on Career and Technical Education (CTE) and practical skill-building. By integrating academic instruction with vocational training, Desert Rose prepares its students for both the workforce and post-secondary educational opportunities. With its location on W. Brook Ave., the school serves as a vital resource for the North Las Vegas community, offering a tailored educational approach that prioritizes student engagement, personalized support, and a clear path toward post-graduation success.

137

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Rose HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	78
Black	41
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
78 (56.9%)
Black
41 (29.9%)
Two or More
12 (8.8%)
White
5 (3.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Clark County
Phone:	(702)799-6240
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 10 1

Grade 11 25

Grade 12 108

Ungraded 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Desert Rose HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 10	1
Grade 11	25
Grade 12	108
Ungraded	3

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Desert Rose HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	70	51.1%
Male	67	48.9%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)