College of Southern Nevada High School East

A limited-entry early-college high school for juniors and seniors on CSN’s North Las Vegas campus.

CCSD public high school · Dual enrollment on a CSN campus · Grades 11–12

Grades: 11–12
How to get in: Limited-entry application
School day: College-campus schedule

CSN High School East combines high school requirements with college coursework on the College of Southern Nevada’s North Las Vegas campus. Students apply through the CSN High School process, and admission is not guaranteed.

North Las Vegas on the CSN campus at East Cheyenne Avenue

Official starting points

School Choice:(702) 799-5000 schoolchoice@nv.ccsd.net

About CSN High School East

College of Southern Nevada High School is a CCSD public high school operating on CSN’s East, South and West campuses. This profile covers the East campus in North Las Vegas.

Students take a mix of high school and college coursework while working toward high school graduation and college credit. High school support staff, including counseling, are available on site.

The setting is smaller and more independent than a traditional comprehensive high school. Confirm current diploma, college-credit, tuition and Jumpstart rules with CSN High School.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. Staff assignments may change, so contact the school office for current leadership information.

School details

Address: 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., N. Las Vegas, NV 89030
Phone: (702) 651-4070
Official CCSD site: CSN High School website(opens in a new tab)

Located on the College of Southern Nevada’s North Las Vegas campus.
The East, South and West campuses have different addresses and phone numbers.
Confirm office hours and campus access with the school.

How families get in

CSN High School East is not a zoned school and does not use the CCSD magnet lottery. Students apply through the official CSN High School application process.

The program is designed for incoming 11th- and 12th-grade students who are on track for graduation.
The CSN High School application is separate from applying to CSN as a college student.
Review criteria may include academic record, course rigor, attendance, behavior, test information and the student statement.
Confirm required documents, eligible grades, campus-choice rules and current deadlines on the official site.
Admission is not guaranteed, and no home address provides automatic placement.
Check the live application for current waitlist and late-application rules.

Application documents

Confirm whether the current application requires a transcript, attendance record and personal statement.
Check instructions for IEP or 504 documentation when applicable.
Use the official CSN High School application rather than the CCSD magnet application.

Application windows and review rules can change. Use the official CSN High School site rather than dates in older social media posts.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

The student is entering 11th or 12th grade and wants dual enrollment on a college campus.
The student is motivated to earn college credit while completing high school requirements.
The family is comfortable with a small setting and a more independent daily schedule.
The commute to the North Las Vegas campus is workable.

Think twice when

The student wants a traditional four-year high school beginning in grade 9.
The student wants on-site NIAA athletics, marching band or the broad elective and CTE menu of a large comprehensive school.
The family needs a guaranteed neighborhood seat without application review.
A hands-on trades pathway is a better fit than a college-campus setting.

Campus choice matters for transportation and daily logistics. Confirm parking, transportation and after-class arrangements with CSN High School staff.

Students

The guide reports about 160 students in grades 11–12. Because this is a small selective program, enrollment and demographic shares can shift more quickly than at a large comprehensive high school.

Diversity index

Not provided

The NCES 2024–25 snapshot reports approximately 59% Hispanic, 16% White, 11% Asian, 9% Black and 4% two or more races, with other groups at smaller shares. Numeric student counts by group were not provided.

Gender: Not provided The guide does not provide a gender breakdown.

Total enrollment is about 160 students in grades 11–12.

Academics

The program blends high school and college coursework in an early-college setting. Students work with counselors to plan graduation requirements and college-credit goals.

Dual enrollment allows students to work toward college credit while completing a high school diploma.
The daily program may include high school classes, college classes, advising and independent periods.
The academic model is intended to be consistent across the East, South and West campuses.
Confirm current diploma types, course loads, degree-plan expectations, tuition rules and credit policies with the school.
Ask what academic and mental-health support is available if college coursework becomes difficult.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The school office is on CSN’s North Las Vegas campus at 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.

Daily life is described as more like a college campus than a traditional high school.

Families should plan carefully for commuting, parking and after-class transportation.

Transportation is not stated as guaranteed. Confirm current arrangements with the school.

Compare before you commit

CSN High School South or WestThe same early-college model is offered on Henderson and Charleston campuses. Compare commute, address and campus logistics.
Nevada State High SchoolAnother early-college and dual-credit style option. Compare its current program and admission rules.
Central Technical Training AcademyA School Choice trades pathway for juniors and seniors who prefer hands-on CTE.
Your zoned comprehensive high schoolCompare neighborhood logistics, athletics, activities, electives and the security of a zoned seat.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.What does a typical week include for high school classes, college classes, advising and free periods?
2.How do counselors plan diploma requirements, college-credit load and possible associate-degree goals?
3.What academic and mental-health supports are available if a student struggles with college coursework?
4.How do transportation and parking work for this campus?
5.Can students participate in NIAA sports or larger activity programs through their zoned high school?
6.What costs, tuition rules or textbook responsibilities apply this year?
7.How does campus choice affect course access and the application review?

What to do next

1.Read the current application requirements and FAQs on the CSN High School website.
2.Confirm that the East campus is the best fit for the family’s commute.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for the East campus’s official accountability profile.
4.Keep a backup plan at the student’s zoned comprehensive high school.
5.Apply through the official CSN High School portal when the application window is open.