For the 2025 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon public high schools serving 3,596 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 Academy High School, West Career & Technical Academy 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 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Advanced Technologies Academy 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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Nevada (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Advanced Technologies Academy 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
| 1,208 students
Rank: #22.
West Career & Technical Academy 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
| 1,511 students
Rank: #33.
Jackpot High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Grades: 9-12
| 46 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
| 831 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 Academy High School, West Career & Technical Academy 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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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