Western High School (Las Vegas, Nevada)

Western High School was the third high school built in Las Vegas, Nevada, after Las Vegas High School (1931) and Rancho High School (1954). In March 2011 Western was identified as one of five "persistently" low-performing schools in Clark County, Nevada, eligible for federal School Improvement grants.[1] Under the turnaround model for school improvement Western introduced a curriculum of science, technology, engineering and math.[2]

Notable Alumni

Western High School
Location
4601 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89107
Information
School type Public high school
Established 1963[4]
School district Clark County School District
Dean Spencer Beals
Principal Neddy Alvarez
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 2,245[2]
Team name Warriors
Website http://schools.ccsd.net/western/

References

  1. ^ Haug, James (9 March 2011). "Staff at five schools will have to reapply for their jobs". Las Vegas Review Journal. http://www.lvrj.com/news/staff-at-five-schools-will-have-to-reapply-for-their-jobs-117662028.html. Retrieved 1 September 2011. 
  2. ^ a b Takahashi, Paul (31 August 2011). "Western High School’s goals include more parent involvement, higher expectations". Las Vegas Sun. http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/aug/31/western-high-school-working-improve-bottom/. Retrieved 1 September 2011. 
  3. ^ Harasim, Paul (11 November 2007). "Western grad flies with elite". Las Vegas Review Journal. http://www.lvrj.com/news/11182281.html. Retrieved 1 September 2011. 
  4. ^ "Western High School: Profile, 2008-2009". Clark County (Nev.) School District. http://ccsd.net/collegefair/profiles/WesternHS0809.pdf. Retrieved 4 September 2011.