Nevada State High School Downtown

300 N 13th St 2nd Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89101
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 40 students in grades 11-12, Nevada State High School Downtown ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 40 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Nevada State High School Downtown's student population of 40 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
1 teacher

School Rankings

Nevada State High School Downtown ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nevada State High School Downtown is 0.35, 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)
#474 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
28%
40-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
80%
45%
Black
12%
12%
White
5%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
≥80%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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's ranking?
Nevada State High School Downtown is ranked #474 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nevada State High School Downtown?
The graduation rate of Nevada State High School Downtown is 80%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Nevada State High School Downtown?
40 students attend Nevada State High School Downtown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Nevada State High School Downtown students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Nevada State High School Downtown offer ?
Nevada State High School Downtown offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nevada State High School Downtown part of?
Nevada State High School Downtown is part of State Sponsored Charter Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Nevada State High School Downtown located?
Nevada State High School Downtown is located in the East Las Vegas neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 28 other public schools located in East Las Vegas.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 40 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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