Serving 62 students in grades 9-12, Morris Sunset 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Morris Sunset High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
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Morris Sunset High School's student population of 62 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
Morris Sunset 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 Morris Sunset High School is 0.48, 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
#552 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
71%
44%
Black
7%
12%
White
8%
28%
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Morris Sunset High School is ranked #552 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Morris Sunset High School often compared to?
Morris Sunset High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cowan Sunset Southeast High School, Global Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morris Sunset High School?
The graduation rate of Morris Sunset High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Morris Sunset High School?
62 students attend Morris Sunset High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Morris Sunset High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Morris Sunset High School offer ?
Morris Sunset High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Morris Sunset High School part of?
Morris Sunset High School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Morris Sunset High School located?
Morris Sunset 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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