Serving 2,617 students in grades 9-12, Green Valley 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 24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Green Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Green Valley High School's student population of 2,617 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Students by Grade
Green Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Valley High School is 0.72, which is more 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
#284 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
35%
44%
Black
10%
12%
White
37%
28%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Green Valley High School is ranked #284 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Green Valley High School often compared to?
Green Valley High Schoolis 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Green Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Green Valley High School is 93%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Green Valley High School?
2,617 students attend Green Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Green Valley High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Valley High School?
Green Valley High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Green Valley High School offer ?
Green Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Green Valley High School part of?
Green Valley High School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Green Valley High School located?
Green Valley High School is located in the Whitney Ranch neighborhood of Henderson, NV. There are 3 other public schools located in Whitney Ranch.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 1/12/2021The open campus helps watch over kids and give kids freedom to have space to move around during lunch and passing periods.5 12/28/2020I have been completely happy with the education my daughter is receiving at GVHS. Working from home during the COVID pandemic has allowed me to see how hard each of the teachers have worked to promote student success.1 3/26/2020School seems to be filled with staff that don't really care about the students.1 1/20/2020All around rude staff and teachers. They think they are untouchable and can say and do whatever they want. They treat the students as inconveniences and like to create a lot of weird unnecessary rules just so kids can break them and they can punish them harshly.1 11/25/2016the staff is very rude and did not help students with difficulties at school. I had to change my son from school. I'm disappointed.2 10/17/2011Very Diappointing espcially starting current session school and the councillars are not helpful to accomodate students for 11 grade even AP English classes they are asked to join ON LINE CLASSES which is mockery,playing with student's career!Review Green Valley High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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The open campus helps watch over kids and give kids freedom to have space to move around during lunch and passing periods.
I have been completely happy with the education my daughter is receiving at GVHS. Working from home during the COVID pandemic has allowed me to see how hard each of the teachers have worked to promote student success.
School seems to be filled with staff that don't really care about the students.
All around rude staff and teachers. They think they are untouchable and can say and do whatever they want. They treat the students as inconveniences and like to create a lot of weird unnecessary rules just so kids can break them and they can punish them harshly.
the staff is very rude and did not help students with difficulties at school. I had to change my son from school. I'm disappointed.
Very Diappointing espcially starting current session school and the councillars are not helpful to accomodate students for 11 grade even AP English classes they are asked to join ON LINE CLASSES which is mockery,playing with student's career!
Review Green Valley High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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