Public high schools in Nevada achieve an average science proficiency of 25% (2024-25).
The public high schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in Nevada is Davidson Academy with ≥90%.
Science Proficiency Range: 38%
90%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 51%
Top Science Proficiency Public High Schools in Nevada (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Davidson Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 5-12
Jot Travis Building 048 1164 N
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 9-12
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Rank: #33.
Advanced Technologies Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 9-12
1411 Robin Street
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Rank: #44.
West Career & Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 9-12
11945 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340
Rank: #55.
Coral Academy Sandy Ridge
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 8-12
1051 Sandy Ridge Ave
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 776-8800
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 776-8800
Rank: #66.
Oasis Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: K-12
920 West Williams Avenue Ste
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-5437
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-5437
Rank: #77.
North Star Online School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 53%
Grades: K-12
5450 Riggins Courst Ste. #6
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Coral Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 9-12
6275 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 6-12
5871 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Rank: #1010.
Amplus Durango
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 52%
Grades: K-12
8377 W Patrick Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 970-6800
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 970-6800
Rank: #1111.
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 51%
Grades: 9-12
315 S 7th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7800
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7800
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Jackpot High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: ≥50%
Grades: 9-12
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Tmcc Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥50%
Grades: 10-12
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Rank: #1414.
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 50%
Grades: 9-12
7050 W Shelbourne Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-5766
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-5766
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
C O Bastian High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 7-12
500 Youth Center Drive
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Jacobsen High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 7-12
225 China Spring Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-12
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Mcdermitt High School
Magnet School
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 9-12
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 6-12
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Morris Sunset High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 9-12
3801 E Washington Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 855-9765
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 855-9765
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
South Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 6-12
4560 W Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-2070
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-2070
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Turning Point
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 1-12
350 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Rank: #2323.
Pahranagat Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 40-59%
Grades: 9-12
158 Main Street
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Rank: #2424.
Doral Academy Red Rock
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 48%
Grades: K-12
610 Crossbridge Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 776-8530
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 776-8530
Rank: #2525.
Leadership Academy Of Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: 6-12
7495 West Azure Drive #120
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 350-1472
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 350-1472
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Academy For Career Education
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 40-49%
Grades: 9-12
2800 Vassar St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 324-3900
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 324-3900
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Eureka County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 40-49%
Grades: 7-12
1 Vandal Way
Eureka, NV 89316
(775) 237-5361
Eureka, NV 89316
(775) 237-5361
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
George Whittell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 40-49%
Grades: 6-12
240 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Sloan Canyon
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 44%
Grades: K-12
675 E. Dale Ave.
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 462-9700
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 462-9700
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 44%
Grades: K-12
7058 Sky Pointe Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 478-8888
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 478-8888
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Cadence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 43%
Grades: K-12
225 Grand Cadence Dr.
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 202-2227
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 202-2227
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Reno High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 43%
Grades: 9-12
395 Booth Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Rank: #3333.
Robert Mcqueen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 41%
Grades: 9-12
6055 Lancer Street
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5880
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5880
Rank: #3434.
Douglas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 39%
Grades: 9-12
1670 Hwy 88
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5136
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5136
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Damonte Ranch High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 38%
Grades: 9-12
10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5656
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5656
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nevada average public high schools science proficiency?
The Nevada average public high schools science proficiency is 25%% for 2024-25.
What are the public high schools with the highest science proficiency in Nevada?
The best top ranked public high schools in Nevada include Davidson Academy, Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical and Advanced Technologies Academy High School.
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