There are 13 schools in the USA with the word vegas in the name.
The word "vegas" commonly appears in U.S. public school names primarily due to the historical and geographic significance of Las Vegas, Nevada, as a major American city. Las Vegas, which means "the meadows" in Spanish, was named for the area's oasis-like springs that provided essential water sources in the Mojave Desert, making it an important settlement for early travelers and settlers. The city has grown into a significant cultural and economic hub, particularly in southern Nevada, leading local institutions such as schools to incorporate "Vegas" into their names to reflect regional identity and pride. Additionally, using local place names in school titles helps foster a sense of community and belonging among students and residents, while also highlighting the city's unique heritage within the state and across the country.
New Mexico (2)
West Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas, NMWest Las Vegas Middle School in Las Vegas, NM
Nevada (11)
Founders Academy of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NVLas Vegas Academy of the Arts High School in Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas, NV
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV
Teach Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV
Vegas Verdes Elementary School in Las Vegas, NV
Vegas Vista Academy in Las Vegas, NV
Young Women's Leadership Academy of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV
Nevada State High School North Las Vegas in North Las Vegas, NV
Rooted School Las Vegas in North Las Vegas, NV
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas in North Las Vegas, NV
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate