For the 2024 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon public high schools serving 3,601 students in Nevada.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Nevada are Advanced Technologies High School, West Career & Technical High School and Jackpot High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Nevada blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Nevada average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Advanced Technologies 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high school average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Nevada (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Advanced Technologies High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1411 Robin Street
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Grades: 9-12
| 1,192 students
Rank: #22.
West Career & Technical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11945 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340
Grades: 9-12
| 1,525 students
Rank: #33.
Jackpot High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2374
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2374
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #44.
Veterans Tribute Cta High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2531 Vegas Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4710
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4710
Grades: 9-12
| 842 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Nevada?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Nevada include Advanced Technologies High School, West Career & Technical High School and Jackpot High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Nevada?
4 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high schools average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
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