Las Vegas Day School
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Las Vegas Day School is to foster each individual student to grow and develop as a self-assured, dedicated learner, who will shape the future of our society. ...
School Overview:
Las Vegas Day School |
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| School Membership(s) | The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 1961 | ||
| County | Clark County, NV | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 868 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(NV) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 19% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 100 students | |||
| Kind - 100 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 100 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 100 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 100 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 100 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 100 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 56 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 56 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 56 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 25% | ||
| Average Class Size | 25 | ||
This School |
(NV) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:22 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,900 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Preschool tuition ranges from 4,550 to 9,150 PreKindergatren tuition is 10,300 Grades K through 8th tuition is 11,900 | ||
| Head of School | Neil H. Daseler | ||
| Admissions Director | Judy Meese | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 10 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Cheering | ||
| Cross Country | Football | ||
| Golf | Soccer | ||
| Swimming | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 12 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Band | Chess Club | ||
| Computer Club | Computer Club | ||
| Discover Club | Drama | ||
| Math Olympiads | National Junior Honor Society | ||
| Newspaper | Photography Club | ||
| Science Club | Student Council | ||
School Notes:
- Las Vegas Day School was founded in 1961 and was the first non-sectarian, non-denominational private school established in the state of Nevada. Las Vegas Day School is licensed by the Nevada State Department of Education and accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. The school features a complete campus environment including spacious, modern classrooms, a multipurpose room with a stage, a gymnasium, library, science, art, music, and spanish rooms, art complex, two computer labs and complete athletic facilities. Las Vegas Day School seeks highly motivated students who thrive in a more stimulating academic setting. Grade levels range from Preschool to Eighth grade. Students at the school consistently average between the 80th and 90th percentile on standardized achievement testing. The school encourages parent involvement and communication as well as offering a safe and secure school setting in which children can feel comfortable, happy, and enjoy the learning process. The single biggest reason parents select the Las Vegas Day School is to give their children every advantage that a quality education can provide for high school, college, and in their adult business life. “Our foremost responsibility is to foster our students to grow and develop as self-assured, dedicated learners, who will shape the future of our society”. Director Neil H. Daseler
- Profile last updated: 08/06/2008
In the News:
- Lady Trojans in 4-A volleyball playoffs (Pahrump Valley Times)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 11:20:24 pm
For the second time in as many seasons in Class 4-A volleyball, Pahrump Valley's girls have qualified for the Sunset Regional playoffs. Who the Trojans will play was determined Thursday night, when the regular season ended with PVHS playing at Las Vegas Spring Valley. - Renaissance Festival lures 'knights' of all ages to Sunset Park (Las Vegas Sun)
posted on October 10, 2009 at 09:01:43 am
Knights, fairies and guilds are gathering in Sunset Park this weekend for the 16th annual Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival. - Sharks down the Crusaders (Pahrump Valley Times)
posted on October 7, 2009 at 11:21:44 pm
Rosemary Clarke Middle School's eighth-grade football team defeated homestanding Las Vegas Faith Lutheran 18-8, moving its record to 4-1 this season. The seventh-grade game was changed to a scrimmage, because officials were a no-show. - Sharks at Faith Saturday (Pahrump Valley Times)
posted on October 2, 2009 at 11:36:34 pm
Rosemary Clarke's seventh- and eighth-grade football teams will be on the road Saturday at Las Vegas Faith Lutheran. The seventh graders play at 10 a.m., the eighth graders at noon against the Crusaders. RCMS's sixth graders travel to Overton to play Moapa Valley at 10 a.m. - Henderson elementary student shines at regional science fair (Henderson Home News)
posted on March 20, 2009 at 05:44:28 pm
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (89146) | School Zip (89146) |
(NV) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 18,265 people | 1,993,486 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 24% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $44,820 | $45,022 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.1 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 26 years old | 25 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (89146) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 53% / 47% | 56% / 44% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Cornerstone Christian Academy - 321 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- Wassell Academy - 59 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- Kindercare Learning Center - 26 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
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- Happy Days Kindergarten - 11 students - 2.0 mi. away - view location
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