For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 special education public high schools serving 510 students in Nevada.
The top ranked special education public high schools in Nevada are Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, Desert Willow J-shs and Marvin Picollo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Nevada special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 33%, which is less than the Nevada average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Desert Willow J-shs, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public High Schools in Nevada (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Willow J-shs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Grades: PK-12
| 85 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Miller John F
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3840 Pecos Mcleod Interconnect
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-7401
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Stewart Helen J
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2375 E Viking
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 799-5588
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 799-5588
Grades: PK-12
| 129 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Variety J-shs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public high schools in Nevada?
The top ranked special education public high schools in Nevada include Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, Desert Willow J-shs and Marvin Picollo Elementary School.
How many special education public high schools are located in Nevada?
6 special education public high schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada special education public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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