Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson

303 S. Water St. Ste 120
Henderson, NV 89015
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 118 students in grades 11-12, Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NV)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

School Overview

Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson's student population of 118 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher

School Rankings

Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson ranks within the top 20% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#86 out of 684 schools
(Top 20%)
40-49%
30%
70-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
18%
45%
Black
2%
12%
White
66%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
≥95%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson's ranking?
Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson is ranked #86 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson often compared to?
Nevada State High School Downtown Hendersonis often viewed alongside schools like Coral Academy Sandy Ridge by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson?
The graduation rate of Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson is 95%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson?
118 students attend Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson offer ?
Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson part of?
Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson is part of State Sponsored Charter Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson located?
Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson is located in the Townsite neighborhood of Henderson, NV. There are 2 other public schools located in Townsite.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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