Canyon Springs High School is a public high school in North Las Vegas, Nevada, and is part of the Clark County School District. Canyon Springs is also home to the Leadership and Law Preparatory Academy and was one of three schools opened by the district in 2004.
Serving 2,810 students in grades 9-12, Canyon Springs 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 6% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,810 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canyon Springs High School's student population of 2,810 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,810 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver, Columbia blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Start strong - Be strong - Stay strong - Finish strong - Teach strong - Live strong!
School Rankings
Canyon Springs High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon Springs High School is 0.53, 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
#627 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
64%
45%
Black
26%
12%
White
4%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
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 Canyon Springs High School's ranking?
Canyon Springs High School is ranked #627 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Canyon Springs High School often compared to?
Canyon Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheyenne High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canyon Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Canyon Springs High School is 87%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Canyon Springs High School?
2,810 students attend Canyon Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Canyon Springs High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canyon Springs High School?
Canyon Springs High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Canyon Springs High School offer ?
Canyon Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canyon Springs High School part of?
Canyon Springs High School is part of Clark County School District.
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