For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 5,128 students in 89101, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in 89101, NV are Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School, Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs and Mission High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 89101 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in 89101, NV have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 89101 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89101, NV Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 S 7th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7800
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,751 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mission High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Veterans Memorial Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Grades: 6-12
| 97 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Grades: 6-12
| 54 students
Rank: #66.
Rancho High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Searles Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7000
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,994 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Willow J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #88.
Nevada State High School Downtown
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N 13th St 2nd Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 953-2600
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| 40 students
Rank: #99.
Variety J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Grades: 6-12
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
Child Haven K-12
Alternative School
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
89101, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Biltmore Continuation High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
801 Veteran's Memorial Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
Child Haven 6-12 (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
601 N. Pecos #70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 455-5230
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 455-5230
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2601 Sunrise Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7979
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7979
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
1300 E. Bridger Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 631-4751
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 631-4751
Grades: K-5
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 89101, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in 89101, NV include Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School, Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs and Mission High School.
How many public high schools are located in 89101?
11 public high schools are located in 89101.
What is the racial composition of students in 89101?
89101 public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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