Since 2008, the band program at Rancho High School has gone through a renaissance under the leadership of the band director Clinton Williams, and the principal Dr. James Kuzma. The marching band program "Rancho Regiment" is a three-time Bands of America Regional finalist. In 2018, the Rancho Regiment was the Western Band Association class 3A winner, and the color guard won the high auxiliary award in 2018 & 2019. That same year, the marching band, wind ensemble, and jazz band traveled to Canon City, Colorado and participated in the Canon City Blossom Festival, where they earned the sweepstakes award for its ensemble entries in the competition. In 2019, the brass & woodwind choir along with the clarinet choir were invited to perform in the prestigious Midwest Clinic in Chicago, IL. The band director has earned multiple awards for excellence from The Midwest Clinic and the Nevada Music Educators Association.
Magnet Programs
Rancho High School offers two different Clark County School District magnet programs,The Academy of Aviation, The Academy of Medicine, and Biomedical Technology Academy.
Academy of Aviation
The Academy of Aviation offers two 4-year programs for students interested in pursuing courses that can lead to college or careers in the aerospace and aviation industry. The Private Pilot Training program offers curriculum in the fundamentals of flight, space travel and rocketry, as well as the opportunity to earn a Private Pilot License.
Academy of Medicine
The Academy of Medicine offers four 4-year college preparatory programs by instructors with extensive professional experience. For students interested in becoming medical doctors or other medical professionals such as veterinarians, nurses, dentists or pharmacists, a Pre-Med program is available.
Academy of Biomedical Technology (Academy of Biotechnology)
Through the Biomedical Technology program, students are introduced to the unique field of research and the basic skills commonly employed in the biotechnology laboratory. Students participate in DNA extraction, genetic engineering techniques, basic tissue culturing and cloning.
Athletics
Rancho High School offers many different sports, including volleyball, baseball, football, cross-country, swimming, tennis, golf, soccer, wrestling, bowling, cheerleading and dance, and has many traditions that go along with each individual sport. Additionally, Rancho is the home to the AFJROTC unit NV-031, the oldest AFJROTC unit in Nevada. The oldest tradition in Nevada High School football is the Bone Game between Rancho High School Rams and the Las Vegas High School Wildcats
The old campus was torn down in June 2006 after over 50 years of being the main location for the school. In July 2006 construction of a new 75 million dollar, indoor, mall-style school was completed and the students moved in. It was erected on the site of the old football field. After the campus was completed, construction began on a new artificial turf football field and track. Construction was completed in 2007.
