For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,817 students in 89120, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in 89120, NV are Southeast Career Technical Academy High School, Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs and Del Sol Academy Of Performing Arts High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 89120 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in 89120, NV have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 89120 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Nevada average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southeast 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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89120, NV Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southeast Career Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5710 Mountain Vista
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,006 students
Rank: #22.
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5871 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Grades: 6-12
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Del Sol Academy Of Performing Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3100 E Patrick Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-6830
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-6830
Grades: 9-12
| 2,511 students
89120, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Desert Willow Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5850 Euclid Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Grades: 1-5
| 6 students
Desert Willow Sec (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5850 Euclid Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
5710 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,763 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 89120, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in 89120, NV include Southeast Career Technical Academy High School, Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs and Del Sol Academy Of Performing Arts High School.
How many public high schools are located in 89120?
3 public high schools are located in 89120.
What is the racial composition of students in 89120?
89120 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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