At a glance
Reported students
2,761
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
137.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nevada high enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 148 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
603
Western HS: 2,761 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
20.1:1 reported; state peer median 21.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,838
- Teachers (FTE)
- 115
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.7:1
What the reported data says about Western HS
Western HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Las Vegas. It is one of 368 current school records connected to Clark County. NCES reports 2,761 students for 2024–25.
Among 148 high schools in Nevada with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 334.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.1:1, close to the Nevada median of 21.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (77.1%) and Black (13.4%). English learners represent 30.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Western HS
- 1How do the reported 20.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 137.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 30.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.58
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.49
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.1%
- Hispanic77.1%
- Black13.4%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Clark County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Clark Ed W HS
High · Grades 09–12
2,801 reported students
Rancho HS
High · Grades 09–12
2,715 reported students
Canyon Springs HS
High · Grades 09–12
2,812 reported students
Legacy HS
High · Grades 09–12
2,682 reported students
Spring Valley HS
High · Grades 09–12
2,641 reported students
Shadow Ridge HS
High · Grades 09–12
2,922 reported students