For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,220 students in 89147, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in 89147, NV are Spring Valley High School and Beacon Academy Of Nevada. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 89147 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in 89147, NV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 89147 have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Nevada average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spring Valley High School, with 94% 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 89147, NV Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3750 S Buffalo Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-2580
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-2580
Grades: 9-12
| 2,668 students
Rank: #22.
Beacon Academy Of Nevada
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7360 W. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 726-8600
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 726-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
89147, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Las Vegas Charter School Of The Deaf (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
10094 Catalina Canyon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 385-3323
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 385-3323
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 89147, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in 89147, NV include Spring Valley High School and Beacon Academy Of Nevada.
How many public high schools are located in 89147?
2 public high schools are located in 89147.
What is the racial composition of students in 89147?
89147 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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