High Desert State Prison is a state prison in unincorporated Clark County, Nevada, near Indian Springs, northwest of Las Vegas. It is the largest institution of the Nevada Department of Corrections and the newest, having opened on September 1, 2000. It has a capacity of 4,176.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Adult Education
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Adult Education
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
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Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Campus Size
1576 acres
Student-Teacher Ratio
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19:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What grades does High Desert State Prison offer ?
High Desert State Prison offers enrollment in grades Adult Education
What school district is High Desert State Prison part of?
High Desert State Prison is part of Clark County School District.
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