Henderson, NV
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 267,210 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Henderson enjoys warm weather most months of the year, with low humidity and little rain.
Geography
The city is separated by mountains and desert from Boulder City, a mile from Lake Mead.
Cultural Attractions
Henderson has hosted “Shakespeare in the Park” performances for over 20 years.
Recreation
The city is home to both the largest recreational facility in the state--the Multigenerational Facility at Liberty Pointe--and its only scenic bird preserve.
Historical
Henderson was built around the Basic Magnesium Plant, which supplied the metal for munitions and airplane parts during World War II.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 30 |
| Number of middle schools | 12 |
| Number of high schools | 11 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Technologies Academy | Las Vegas, NV | Silver | 1,029 |
| Boulder City High School | Boulder City, NV | Bronze | 724 |
| Community College High School-East | North Las Vegas, NV | Bronze | 100 |
| Community College High School-South | Henderson, NV | Bronze | 110 |
| Community College High School-West | Las Vegas, NV | Bronze | 189 |
| Coronado High School | Las Vegas, NV | Silver | 2,817 |
| Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Performing & Visual Arts Magnet | Las Vegas, NV | Silver | 1,505 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada--Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Tier 4, Nat. U. | 28,008 |
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