The most improved public high schools in Nevada are Independence High School, Owyhee High School and Spring Mountain J-shs.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 9
377
Avg. Improved Rank: 91
Most Improved Public High Schools in Nevada (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Independence High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +377
(from 515 to 138)
(from 515 to 138)
Grades: 6-12
100 Youth Center Rd
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Owyhee High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +377
(from 515 to 138)
(from 515 to 138)
Grades: 9-12
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Spring Mountain J-shs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +377
(from 515 to 138)
(from 515 to 138)
Grades: 6-12
Sr 89038 Box Butte 252
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 455-5555
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 455-5555
Rank: #44.
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +194
(from 515 to 321)
(from 515 to 321)
Grades: 6-12
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Rank: #55.
Pioneer Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +161
(from 486 to 325)
(from 486 to 325)
Grades: 1-12
202 E. Corbett St.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1300
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1300
Rank: #66.
Desert Rose High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +158
(from 296 to 138)
(from 296 to 138)
Grades: 9-12
444 W Brooks Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-6240
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-6240
Rank: #77.
Equipo Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +140
(from 608 to 468)
(from 608 to 468)
Grades: 6-12
4131 E. Bonanza Road
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 907-0432
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 907-0432
Rank: #88.
Lincoln County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +120
(from 447 to 327)
(from 447 to 327)
Grades: 9-12
1111 East Edwards Street
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4481
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4481
Rank: #99.
Virginia City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +105
(from 273 to 168)
(from 273 to 168)
Grades: 9-12
95 South R Street
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0992
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0992
Rank: #1010.
Spanish Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +104
(from 378 to 274)
(from 378 to 274)
Grades: 9-12
1065 Eagle Canyon Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7733
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7733
Rank: #1111.
Indian Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +102
(from 436 to 334)
(from 436 to 334)
Grades: 9-12
400 Sky Road
Indian Springs, NV 89018
(702) 799-0932
Indian Springs, NV 89018
(702) 799-0932
Rank: #1212.
Nevada State High School Southwest
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +83
(from 156 to 73)
(from 156 to 73)
Grades: 11-12
7885 West Sunset Road Suite 1
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 953-2600
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 953-2600
Rank: #1313.
Sports Leadership And Management Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +80
(from 443 to 363)
(from 443 to 363)
Grades: K-12
1095 Fielders Street
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 473-5735
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 473-5735
Rank: #1414.
Boulder City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +79
(from 187 to 108)
(from 187 to 108)
Grades: 9-12
1101 Fifth St
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 799-8200
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 799-8200
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Robert Mcqueen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +74
(from 197 to 123)
(from 197 to 123)
Grades: 9-12
6055 Lancer Street
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5880
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5880
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Edward C. Reed High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +74
(from 304 to 230)
(from 304 to 230)
Grades: 9-12
1350 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5700
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5700
Rank: #1717.
Sandy Valley J-shs
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +61
(from 503 to 442)
(from 503 to 442)
Grades: 6-12
1420 E. Pearl Ave.
Jean, NV 89019
(702) 723-1800
Jean, NV 89019
(702) 723-1800
Rank: #1818.
Laughlin J-shs
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +60
(from 601 to 541)
(from 601 to 541)
Grades: 6-12
1900 Cougar Dr
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-1996
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-1996
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Foothill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +59
(from 301 to 242)
(from 301 to 242)
Grades: 9-12
800 College Dr
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-3500
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-3500
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Global Community High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +59
(from 611 to 552)
(from 611 to 552)
Grades: 9-12
1725 S Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8850
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8850
Rank: #2121.
Somerset Academy Losee
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +55
(from 421 to 366)
(from 421 to 366)
Grades: K-12
4650 Losee Road
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 902-5466
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 902-5466
Rank: #2222.
clark Educational w high
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +35
(from 316 to 281)
(from 316 to 281)
Grades: 9-12
4291 W Pennwood Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 799-5800
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 799-5800
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Beatty High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +31
(from 515 to 484)
(from 515 to 484)
Grades: 9-12
1 Hornet Ave
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2595
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2595
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Encompass Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +31
(from 515 to 484)
(from 515 to 484)
Grades: 9-12
1300 Foster Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-5566
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-5566
Rank: #2525.
Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +29
(from 109 to 80)
(from 109 to 80)
Grades: K-12
7058 Sky Pointe Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 478-8888
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 478-8888
Rank: #2626.
Damonte Ranch High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +28
(from 150 to 122)
(from 150 to 122)
Grades: 9-12
10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5656
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5656
Rank: #2727.
Eureka County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +23
(from 206 to 183)
(from 206 to 183)
Grades: 7-12
1 Vandal Way
Eureka, NV 89316
(775) 237-5361
Eureka, NV 89316
(775) 237-5361
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Spring Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +20
(from 214 to 194)
(from 214 to 194)
Grades: 9-12
14550 Lamoille Highway
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-5575
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-5575
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Nevada State High School Sunrise
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +20
(from 218 to 198)
(from 218 to 198)
Grades: 11-12
2425 North Lamb Boulevard Sui
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 953-2600
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 953-2600
Rank: #3030.
Founders Academy Of Las Vegas
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +18
(from 207 to 189)
(from 207 to 189)
Grades: K-12
5730 W. Alexander Road
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 998-8368
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 998-8368
Rank: #3131.
Moapa Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +17
(from 175 to 158)
(from 175 to 158)
Grades: 9-12
2400 St Joseph St
Overton, NV 89040
(702) 397-2611
Overton, NV 89040
(702) 397-2611
Rank: #3232.
Fernley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +11
(from 409 to 398)
(from 409 to 398)
Grades: 9-12
1300 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3400
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3400
Rank: #3333.
East Career And Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +10
(from 235 to 225)
(from 235 to 225)
Grades: 9-12
6705 Vegas Valley Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8888
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8888
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Doral Academy Red Rock
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +9
(from 71 to 62)
(from 71 to 62)
Grades: K-12
610 Crossbridge Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 776-8530
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 776-8530
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
West Preparatory Institute J-shs
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +9
(from 612 to 603)
(from 612 to 603)
Grades: 6-12
2050 Saphire Stone Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-3120
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-3120
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