The College of Southern Nevada is a public community college in Clark County, Nevada. The college has more than 2,500 teaching and non-teaching staff and is the largest public college or university in Nevada. It is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
Serving 138 students in grades 11-12, College Of So Nv High School South ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
College Of So Nv High School South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
College Of So Nv High School South's student population of 138 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
College Of So Nv High School South ranks within the top 5% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of College Of So Nv High School South is 0.67, 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
#9 out of 684 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
24%
45%
Black
6%
12%
White
51%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 College Of So Nv High School South's ranking?
College Of So Nv High School South is ranked #9 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are College Of So Nv High School South often compared to?
College Of So Nv High School Southis often viewed alongside schools like Coronado High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of College Of So Nv High School South?
The graduation rate of College Of So Nv High School South is 90%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend College Of So Nv High School South?
138 students attend College Of So Nv High School South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of College Of So Nv High School South students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Of So Nv High School South?
College Of So Nv High School South has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does College Of So Nv High School South offer ?
College Of So Nv High School South offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is College Of So Nv High School South part of?
College Of So Nv High School South is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is College Of So Nv High School South located?
College Of So Nv High School South is located in the Highland Hills neighborhood of Henderson, NV. There are 2 other public schools located in Highland Hills.
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