Desert Pines High School is a public high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, and is a part of the Clark County School District. The school which opened in 1999, also houses the Academy of Information Technology and the Academy of Communications.
Serving 3,040 students in grades 9-12, Desert Pines High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,040 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Pines High School's student population of 3,040 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 144 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,040 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
144 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
White, Silver
School Rankings
Desert Pines High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Pines High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#687 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
78%
45%
Black
14%
12%
White
4%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Pines High School's ranking?
Desert Pines High School is ranked #687 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Desert Pines High School often compared to?
Desert Pines High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Pines High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Pines High School is 77%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Desert Pines High School?
3,040 students attend Desert Pines High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Desert Pines High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Pines High School?
Desert Pines High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Desert Pines High School offer ?
Desert Pines High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Pines High School part of?
Desert Pines High School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Desert Pines High School located?
Desert Pines High School is located in the East Las Vegas neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 28 other public schools located in East Las Vegas.
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