For the 2025 school year, there are 21 magnet public high schools serving 40,939 students in Nevada.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Nevada are Tmcc Magnet School, Advanced Technologies Academy High School and West Career & Technical Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Nevada magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, 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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Nevada (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tmcc Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Gr: 10-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Advanced Technologies Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1411 Robin Street
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Gr: 9-12 | 1,208 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
West Career & Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,511 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 S 7th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7800
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,751 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7050 W Shelbourne Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-5766
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-5766
Gr: 9-12 | 1,579 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Northwest Career-technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8200 W Tropical Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4640
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4640
Gr: 9-12 | 1,883 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Southeast Career Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5710 Mountain Vista
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Veterans Tribute Cta High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
East Career And Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6705 Vegas Valley Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8888
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8888
Gr: 9-12 | 1,911 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Spring Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3750 S Buffalo Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-2580
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 2,677 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Clark Educational W High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4291 W Pennwood Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 799-5800
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 799-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,835 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Rancho High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Searles Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7000
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,994 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Earl Wooster High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1331 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 321-3160
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 321-3160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,483 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1515.
Del Sol Academy Of Performing Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3100 E Patrick Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-6830
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-6830
Gr: 9-12 | 2,481 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1616.
Basic Academy Of Int'l Studies High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Palo Verde Dr
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8000
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,514 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1717.
Canyon Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 E Alexander Rd
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 799-1870
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 799-1870
Gr: 9-12 | 2,810 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Procter R. Hug High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3530 Sullivan Lane
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 333-5300
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 333-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Eldorado High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1139 N Linn Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7200
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2020.
Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2839 S Burnham Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 799-5450
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 799-5450
Gr: 9-12 | 2,466 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Nevada?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Nevada include Tmcc Magnet School, Advanced Technologies Academy High School and West Career & Technical Academy High School.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Nevada?
21 magnet public high schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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