For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 6,163 students in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in East Las Vegas are Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs, Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs and Nevada State High School Downtown. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average).
the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Equipo Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Gr: 6-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Nevada State High School Downtown
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 N 13th St 2nd Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 953-2600
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 953-2600
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Mater Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 E. Bonanza Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 462-9361
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 462-9361
Gr: PK-12 | 2,373 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Desert Willow J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Equipo Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4131 E. Bonanza Road
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 907-0432
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 907-0432
Gr: 6-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Morris Sunset High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 E Washington Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 855-9765
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 855-9765
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Global Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1725 S Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8850
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8850
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Variety J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Gr: 6-12 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Desert Pines High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Harris Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-2196
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-2196
Gr: 9-12 | 3,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Child Haven K-12
Alternative School
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV include Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs, Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs and Nevada State High School Downtown.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas?
13 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas?
the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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