Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 11-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Unique to the state of Nevada, Nevada State High School (NSHS) is a tuition-free public charter school. At this state-funded high school, juniors and seniors take real college courses with real college professors on real college and university campuses in Nevada. These courses count for both high school and college credit, making it possible for our students to earn their high school diplomas while getting a head start on their college degrees.
- The best part about it? Attending NSHS is absolutely free. The school’s financial plan maximizes the use of public dollars to cover two years of college tuition and fees for each of our students. At NSHS, you will not only attendcollege courses, but also learn how to excel in them and in your career. With a focus on career and college readiness, we are preparing our students for the future.
- After 14 years of helping more than 1,500 graduates attend and succeed in college, we are proud to be accomplishing our mission to support students in a college environment with personal, academic, and social skills — and our work in college readiness doesn’t go unrecognized. NSHS has received continuous Exemplary or five-star AYP ratings from the State of Nevada, has been acknowledged byU.S. News & World Reportas a Bronze recipient for America’s Best High Schoolsand a Silver recipient for Most Connected Classrooms, and has been rated one ofNewsweek‘s top 100 schools in the country.
- Students who are responsible, show integrity, and are motivated to get ahead in their education will find what they are looking for at NSHS.Contact usif you have any questions, or get one step closer to your future bysubmitting your registration formtoday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Nevada State High School offer ?
Nevada State High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
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