Ed W. Clark High School is a nine-month public high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, that is part of the Clark County School District. It opened in 1965.
Serving 2,835 students in grades 9-12, Clark Educational W High School ranks in the top 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 25% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 2,835 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clark Educational W High School's student population of 2,835 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 146 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,835 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
146 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Rankings
Clark Educational W High School ranks within the top 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clark Educational W High School is 0.61, 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
#312 out of 684 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
6%
Hispanic
59%
45%
Black
13%
12%
White
8%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
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 Clark Educational W High School's ranking?
Clark Educational W High School is ranked #312 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Clark Educational W High School often compared to?
Clark Educational W High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Advanced Technologies Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clark Educational W High School?
The graduation rate of Clark Educational W High School is 84%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Clark Educational W High School?
2,835 students attend Clark Educational W High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Clark Educational W High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark Educational W High School?
Clark Educational W High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is equal to the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Clark Educational W High School offer ?
Clark Educational W High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clark Educational W High School part of?
Clark Educational W High School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Clark Educational W High School located?
Clark Educational W High School is located in the Charleston neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 10 other public schools located in Charleston.
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