Top 5 Best 89113 Nevada Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 8,712 students in 89113, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in 89113, NV are Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School, Nevada State High School Southwest and Amplus Durango. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 89113 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in 89113, NV have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nevada public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 89113 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Nevada average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southwest Career & Technical Academy 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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best 89113, NV Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7050 W Shelbourne Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-5766
Grades: 9-12
| 1,591 students
Rank: #22.
Nevada State High School Southwest
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7885 West Sunset Road Suite 1
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| 131 students
Rank: #33.
Amplus Durango
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8377 W Patrick Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 970-6800
Grades: K-12
| 1,662 students
Rank: #44.
Sierra Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8100 W Robindale Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-6820
Grades: 9-12
| 2,998 students
Rank: #55.
Durango High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7100 W Dewey Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-5850
Grades: 9-12
| 2,330 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 89113, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in 89113, NV include Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School, Nevada State High School Southwest and Amplus Durango.
How many public high schools are located in 89113?
5 public high schools are located in 89113.
What is the racial composition of students in 89113?
89113 public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

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