Palo Verde High School in Las Vegas | Military Town Advisor

Category	Rating	Details
College Readiness	8/10	The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using 2017 Average ACT score data from Nevada Department of Education, using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2024 4-year high school graduation rate data from Nevada Department of Education, and using 2025 demographic data from Nevada Department of Education.

Posted: June 3, 2026

I used to go to this school and it SUCKS. They don't care about you at all and you basically get thrown a bunch of packets and told to do it as "learning". I never learned anything actually useful for real life in my full 4 years of going here. They also have to have a no gun sign on the property for a reason. The principal also favorites rich kids even if they deal drugs! As long as their parents are donating to the school it's okay right? There are a few gems in the staff, but the problem starts with the principal.

Posted: June 3, 2026

Posted: May 15, 2026

The administration seems to be good at Palo Verde HS. I just think some of the teachers need to be weeded out. There are a few teachers at Palo Verde HS that are not too good. One teacher loses students papers that are turned in. The student has to keep on top of the teacher to make sure the assignment is found and graded. One teacher delays their grading for a few weeks so the student has no idea where their grade is at. One teacher doesnt have a lesson plan that covers the entire class period so the students either do homework from other classes or play on their cell phones.

Posted: May 15, 2026

Posted: June 30, 2025

Education: For me, I'm not too disappointed with the education I got as an AP/IB student. The upper level teachers are pretty motivated and supportive (especially the AP STEM department), and have helped me achieve admission into my reach schools. As for the Honors/Regular coursework experience, I've heard horror stories of teachers openly allowing students to fail, not showing up to class, making weird sexual remarks, and disappearing midway through the year.

Administration: Yikes. There's one person in the upper administration who publicly shames the students, pretty much harassing them for minor faults like dress code, jogging around (4 minute passing time for such a big campus is pretty diabolical), and just having harmless play with friends. I honestly AVOIDED them like the black plague and everyone else did too, except the kids that purposely tried to get on their good side. The other admins are pretty cool, I got to know them while I did office aide and they're generally good people. Many don't like the principal, but I think she is just fine.

Social: In my experience, the social culture is a hit or miss. Generally speaking, the kids aren't very open minded. Your best bet of finding your friends is to join a group of some sort (sport/music/arts/etc) in freshman year. Very cliquey. I found that its quite easy to get singled out, it often feels like you know everyone but majority of the time, they're emotionally unavailable. For the amount of people at this school, you'll only find a very select few to socially connect with.

OVERALL: Palo wasn't the worst, but definitely not the best. I've had good and bad times, and have made memories I'll forever cherish here, but if I were to reel back time, would I choose it again? Most likely not.

Posted: June 30, 2025

Posted: April 2, 2025

Not impressed with this school at all. Two of my kids have gone here. Luckily one is graduating this year and Ill have time to move so my son doesnt have to graduate from the school as well. The teachers rarely show up to class, they engage in inappropriate conversations with the students about their personal lives, the administration is an absolute mess. Very sad. 20 years ago this school was top notch.

Posted: April 2, 2025

Posted: December 7, 2023

This school actually sucks the education system is a full 2 YEARS behind the rest of the US and the inside of the school is always filthy because they don't have anyone to clean the building. The teachers here do their jobs but not all that well I can only think of about two teachers that actually even try. When walking through the halls during class it's super loud because there's a guy with a speakerphone yelling at everyone constantly and this guy literally came into the bathroom with it and yelled at everyone to leave? In all the experience at this school is at best funny but over all sucks and anyone with a shred of intelligence should know it would be best to just home school your kid instead of putting them through the trauma of being at this school or any other in Vegas. (thank you for listening to my ramblings.)

Posted: December 7, 2023

Posted: April 28, 2023

The administration makes it clear they do not care about the students well-being, or even that of their own teachers. Most of the counselors are not helpful towards bettering their students academic career and getting them on a successful path, especially counselor Dambro, who is aggressive towards and borderline bullies her students.

Posted: April 28, 2023

Posted: April 22, 2023

This school has amazing students, families, and teachers. There is a toxic culture within the leadership at this school. It is no surprise that it has dropped to 6 stars. I hope someone can come rescue this school, it should be better.

Posted: April 22, 2023

Posted: December 8, 2021

The administration at this school is terrible. They dont support the students and dont support the teachers.

Posted: December 8, 2021

Posted: September 17, 2021

A terrible place, with teachers and counselors are bullies, especially Counselor Dambero. They do not respect the humanity of children in this school. It is not a safe place at all.

Posted: September 17, 2021

Posted: December 2, 2019

I have two kids at this school. It is a really great school. One of the best in Las Vegas. It is a large school and with 3,000 kids you are bound to have a few problems. But it appears people only review this school when they have something they are mad about. We have had great experiences and there is really a lot to offer in both academics and activities. Once your student finds their niche, the school really shrinks in size.

Posted: December 2, 2019

a student's character starts at home and is supported by the school

Posted: December 2, 2019

there are a wide range of classes offered at various levels of ability

Posted: December 2, 2019

I don't know about how they handle bullying

Posted: June 28, 2019

I rate this school very good! My daughter loves this school and she is involved in a lot of school activities

Posted: May 3, 2019

I would rate this school a 1

Posted: May 3, 2019

I had a problem and i talked to one of the counselors upstairs and she told me to get over it and didnt give me help

Posted: August 9, 2018

Unless your child is visibly hadicapped this school will do nothing to help your student. If they do give a 504, no one is responsible for making sure it is enforced.

Posted: August 9, 2018

Our experience with this school has been nothing but disappointment and frustration. Ive meet with counselors, deans and even with the principle and basically you are on your own. Unless you have a student with absolutely no learning disadvantages, I strongly recommend another high school.

Posted: January 27, 2018

Extremely disappointed. I regret not looking closer at the schools when I moved here, and the CCSD school district in general. This school has the potential to be great, but they will never get there with the current admin.

Posted: January 27, 2018

There are some amazing teachers at this school, but I can't imagine they get the support they need from the admin. I know at least two teachers who have quit over the past three years and I'm not surprised.

Posted: January 27, 2018

They only care about their ratings and implementing useless programs to get accreditations. I've had issues that I've brought to the principal and am always passed off to a vice principal... I've only heard from him through robo calls and emails in reference to a recent news story that threatened to hurt the schools reputation. Priorities are not in the right place, and staff is extremely rude.

Posted: January 27, 2018

Posted: January 17, 2018

Teachers do not like to comply with IEP

Posted: November 28, 2017

Palo Verde has greatly changed over the years. An awful change. Students are disrespectful and rude and the teachers. The amount of homework is not okay either.

Posted: November 28, 2017

The staff claims there are more important things to attend to.

Posted: November 28, 2017

These teachers are lazy except for a few.

Posted: November 28, 2017

No respect for anybody and you cant really fit in unless youre rich or white.

Posted: November 28, 2017

My experience so far as a junior was not so great. Everyone was treated unfairly except the white kids.

Posted: November 28, 2017

Gives you loads of homework when the content hasnt even been learned yet and expects students to know.

Posted: October 17, 2017

Aweful. Met with counselor to discuss homework, teachers not responding to emails and teachers saying not my problem and I don't care. Counselor assured me he'd talk to the teacher as well as my son. That was 3 weeks ago and still nothing!

Posted: October 17, 2017

They tend to ignore emails when sent asking them about homework.

Posted: October 17, 2017

My sons in 9th grade. Since this quarter has come to an end he has been punched in the head, had a student walk by him and try to bend his fingers back in attempt to steal his phone and today a student was going to stab him with scissors. Luckily my son has been taught Brazilian Kempo and I told him to start fighting back since these students have zero integrity or respect!

Posted: October 17, 2017

My sons counselor says one thing and does not follow through.

Posted: October 17, 2017

Lmao my sons been hit in his head, had his fingers bent backwards and attacked with scissors...,Zero punishment by offenders!

Posted: October 4, 2017

After emailing several teachers and never getting a response I made an appointment to speak to a counselor. I spoke with him for 45 minutes and it was a waste of time. That's 45 minutes of my life that's gone I'll never get back and nothing was resolved.

Posted: October 4, 2017

One teacher in particular gave my son make up work after he had been sick. He completed all the homework and turned it in but she refused to take it because it was late. The school works on a block schedule So you only have the same teacher every other day so if were given homework on Friday you cannot turn it in until Tuesday due to block schedule. To me this is ridiculous!

Posted: October 4, 2017

Most do not respond to emails sent by parents. That makes communication between parents and teachers difficult! Two teachers I've been trying to deal with have a I don't care or that's your problem attitude. I regret moving into the district.

Posted: October 4, 2017

Posted: September 14, 2017

The school is really great
My son love it

Posted: September 14, 2017

Posted: August 29, 2017

My experience at this school has been a very positive one.

Posted: August 29, 2017

I believe the homework has only enriched my child to be more knowledgeable and proficient in subjects.

Posted: August 29, 2017

I feel the teachers are effective because my child speaks of positive experiences with them as well as being successful in their classes.

Posted: August 29, 2017

My child has only experienced strong character with peers.

Posted: August 29, 2017

The Principal recently showed great leadership in resolving a problem for my other child whose a freshman. He responded very quickly and was extremely helpful. You know your kid is on the right track when the Principal cares.

Posted: August 29, 2017

From my personal experience a student is accommodated not only for learning differences, but also for health differences, so that they may be successful in their subjects. Also, I admire the Best Buddies Club.

Posted: August 29, 2017

Posted: May 7, 2017

This school has the potential to be great. The school has amazing kids and supportive parents behind it. Unfortunately, the lack of good leadership shows through. The culture of the school is reflected by the leadership. I witnessed the way that the administrative staff treats students as well as parents, and it is unacceptable. There needs to be a complete overhaul of the entire administration at this school. In all fairness, it does seem that the staff is overworked. The school needs more counselors, extra help at the front desk, and some more assistance for the registrar as well as more high quality teachers for all students. Perhaps the school can start asking for more donations and fundraisers to higher the staff necessary to handle the 3000+ students fairly. It seems that this school should be performing much better in all categories; in its current condition, it is letting students down. Overcrowding won't be overcrowding with the right number of staff. The staff needs to be trained to treat everyone with the respect they deserve.

Posted: December 6, 2014

The teachers and students at Palo have been very welcoming to my daughter as a new student. Many activities, good academics, and support from teachers have helped with her transition from out of state. Very pleased so far.

Posted: May 5, 2014

I went here for not even a year, and left for online school. Maybe, I just wasn't meant for regular high school. But, I'll tell you what you should know as a student, and even a parent. This school defies cliquey. There's several "cool" kid tables in the lunch room, and they're not welcoming unless you're super pretty or handsome and in their style. They hardly ever have newcomers, it's hard to fit in. But, nobodies exactly mean. You just know their smiles aren't real, if they even acknowledge you at all. I feel unless you're "in" you could have a much better high school experience else where, like Spring Valley. Plus, a lot of these kids have known each other forever as Sig Rogich middle school is less than a mile down the street. Not to mention getting a Mercedes or Mustang as your first car is common, so keep in mind these kids parents are RICH.

Posted: April 22, 2014

The staff at Palo Verde High School is extremely rude. They need to be taught how to be polite and deal with students and parents. They are several complaints about this high school and believe me they are all TRUE. I truly regret transferring my kid to this school.

Posted: March 1, 2014

I hate this school, i just came here from another school, and Palo Verde wasnt welcoming at all. If you're not rich nobody cares about you. They only care about their football team. I do not like it and wish to transfer. The teachers are okay but when i have difficulties they just tell me to "look at my notes" before Palo i attended Cimarron and I loved it! I really want to leave Palo.

Posted: February 11, 2014

Palo Verde is mediocre at best. Don't expect quality teaching unless your child is enrolled in honors or AP classes. This isn't so much the high school's fault as it is the state's and government's. The school is full of cliques, making every teenage soul in that school feel more alienated than ever. The student parking lot is filled with more expensive cars than the teachers' parking lot. The staff is fine. The student body, however, is horrible. Some of the staff will rub elbows with the richer students, often overlooking broken rules or truancy as long as the students bring them Starbucks. It's a typical mediocre school in the middle of the God forsaken desert. The rich reign supreme while the rest fall in the shadows. Honors and AP teachers are often *fantastic*, willing to speak openly with their students and challenge them. Honors and AP appears to be the "average" class. Anything below is deemed "stupid" by the students. Las Vegas is a horrible place to raise children. If it weren't for Lake Mead, the city wouldn't exist. If you can, keep children OUT of this city, before they get stuck in UNLV, University of Never Leaving Vegas.

Posted: October 17, 2013

I have a Junior and a Freshman at PV. We recently moved here, and come from a VERY successful and high ranking school district. While our past school ranked MUCH higher than PV, we chose PV because of their AP Course availability, test scores, etc. They have a nice campus. They have the rudest and most unfriendly staff I have ever encountered!! We have found LV to be so friendly and welcoming so the school staff attitude is really sad! They also have HORRIBLE to NO communication with regards to campus safety, etc. (campus bullying incidents, campus lockdowns, the lockdowns were due to off campus incidents). This school has made great strides in academia, I compliment them for that... BUT there is more to being a GREAT school than that! We are looking at other options for our kids because the minus' far out weigh the pluses here... there are other places to get a great education that have a friendly and helpful staff where a parent can feel confident their children are safe. I would be mortified if I saw my child treat someone the way their admin staff treats people! Preference and effort is given to those who can be added to their wall of fame.. the rest are tossed aside.

Posted: September 25, 2013

My 11th grade son just started Palo this year after moving from another state where he attended a school in one of the best school districts in the US. (Parent job transfer). I have not yet formed an opinion, as it's a bit early in the year, but we chose Palo because of it's past scores and reputation. Definitely a BIG school and wish they had a better on-boarding system in place for the "new" kids. Maybe set them up with both an adult AND a student "mentor" or something? Make the transition more smooth for a kid, as this is their life! A mom can only do so much. I realize LV is a very transient town, but this is the first move for my family and want it to be perfect.

Posted: September 9, 2013

I am currently a freshman at palo verde and it is not as bad as these review are saying it is. It is true that there are a lot of rich kids but would you rather be with rich kids or poor kids? I am not a rich kid nor a skinny tall blond girl like the magority of the school but I am not judged. The people are actually nice you just need to be social able. this school is one of the best schools in Las Vegas. The only concern you really need to have is not to fall down the stairs because it happens :)

Posted: July 3, 2013

This school is not all its cracked up to be. I went there for 4 years and graduated and it was not the best. The administration is pretty rude especially the hall monitors. They take such joy in stalking kids in hallways taking away phones left and right. Its like a game to them. Some of the coaches are jerks too. Nicholas Meis for example, (the cross country coach) is a total jerk. Worst coach Ive ever had in my high school life. What high school coach demeans his team and never gives any credit? Its awful. Also, if you ever have an issue with a teacher or coach and try to bring it to the principal with or as a parent they do absolutely nothing. Even if it involved a teacher telling a student they are worthless or cursing at them. The kids are a wide mix there are a lot of druggies and alcoholics as youll find anywhere and theres also the preppy popular morman clicks and such. I would definitely not reccomend this school unless its an absolute last resort type of situation.

Posted: March 2, 2013

Palo Verde is indeed a wonderful school and provides resources for students. However, they do make it seem like athletic and sport reputation is more important than the academic aspect. Although, this is probably not true many students would definitely agree that this is the case. This school does contain disrespectful students just like any other school. However, schools in areas such at SW region have more respect amongst peers and teachers. Therefore, students in Summerlin tend to be uptight and snobby but this doesn't apply to everyone. Palo Verde has excellent teachers and challenging academic programs.

Posted: February 27, 2013

We are a military family and my daughter attended Palo for a year while we were stationed there. I found that with anything, even high school, it is mostly what you make it. The resources are all there.. academics, athletics, extracurricular clubs, music, fine teachers and administrators, etc.. Yes.. there are some financially privileged kids that go to this school, (as well as a number of private schools within 5-10 miles of Palo)..that's because the Summerlin area does attract some very successful professional people that settle there. Some may be 'snotty', and some are wonderful welcoming people. Don't expect the school and teachers to do everything for you. Take some personal responsibility for making your own way, honestly and with a positive attitude. My daughter is in college now after attending four different high schools. She gained lasting knowledge, learned valuable life lessons, and made wonderful friends at all four schools. Palo is one of the best schools that Las Vegas has to offer. There are others as well, but they ALL will have great things, and some not so great things. Palo definitely has more of the great things. Make your own way people.

Posted: February 2, 2013

This school is terrible.They care more about their athletics/sport reputation than students education. I started school here in February 2012. Today is February 2013. I'm a junior at this school now and would do absolutely anything to go back to my school in California. My first day here I was treated badly by my counselor being told that my transcripts were horrible which made me feel disrespected. Also whenever I would walk to class I would have classmates giving me dirty looks. The school contains many snotty rich kids who believe they are better than everyone. The staff is also very rude and bias about many situations. It's extremely hard to make friend here. I'm very easy to get along with and had many friends at my old school but here, I've only made 1 friend and I've been here for a year.There is also a lot of bullying. This school is so bad I can honestly care less about graduating. It's hard to do well in school when you are surround by students who think they are better than everyone and wont take a chance to meet other people. I wouldn't recommend parents to send they kids at this school. It's been the worst experience I've had in my 17 years of living.

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