Top 10 Best Reno Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 16,881 students in Reno, NV. The top ranked public high schools in Reno, NV are Davidson Academy, Tmcc Magnet School and Nevada State High School Ii Meadowwood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reno, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Reno have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nevada public high schools.
Reno, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Nevada average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy Of Arts Careers & Tech, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 70% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Reno, NV (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davidson Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Jot Travis Building 048 1164 N
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Grades: 5-12
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Tmcc Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Grades: 10-12
| 222 students
Rank: #33.
Nevada State High School Ii Meadowwood
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7530 Longley Lane Suite 103
Reno, NV 89511
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| 50 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Academy Of Arts Careers & Tech
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Coral High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6275 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #66.
North Star Online School
Alternative School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5450 Riggins Courst Ste. #6
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Grades: K-12
| 1,099 students
Rank: #77.
Reno High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
395 Booth Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,943 students
Rank: #88.
Galena High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3600 Butch Cassidy Way
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #99.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Rank: #1010.
Damonte Ranch High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5656
Grades: 9-12
| 1,937 students
Rank: #1111.
Robert Mcqueen High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6055 Lancer Street
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,649 students
Rank: #1212.
Academy For Career Education
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2800 Vassar St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 324-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #1313.
Nevada Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
555 Double Eagle Court Suite 2
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 826-4200
Grades: K-12
| 1,114 students
Rank: #1414.
Earl Wooster High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1331 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 321-3160
Grades: 9-12
| 1,486 students
Rank: #1515.
Turning Point
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Grades: 1-12
| 37 students
Rank: #1616.
Washoe Inspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1155 Corporate Blvd
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3181
Grades: 6-12
| 123 students
Rank: #1717.
North Valleys High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1470 East Golden Valley Road
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5499
Grades: 9-12
| 2,441 students
Rank: #1818.
Encompass Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Foster Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-5566
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1919.
Sierra Nevada Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13880 Stead Blvd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Grades: K-9
| 316 students
Rank: #2020.
Innovations High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
777 West Second Street
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 333-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #2121.
Procter R. Hug High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2880 Sutro Street
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,667 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Reno, Nevada

Reno, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 861-4418
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P.O. Box 9119
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
1331 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
1201 Corporate Dr. Ste. 100
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3025
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1331 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
425 East Ninth
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 348-0271
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
1195 Corporate Blvd Suite C
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-1544
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Jan Evans (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
650 Ferrari Mcleod Blv
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 325-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 852-6700
Grades: PK
| 24 students
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5030
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Nevada State High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
7530 Longley Ln.
Reno, NV 89511
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Occupational Center (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
Magnet School
1251 Foster Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-6299
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
350 Hunter Lake
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5351
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2001 Soaring Eagle Drive
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5080
Grades: PK-6
| 424 students
1050 Bible Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-8555
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
1700 Carville Drive
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 333-5130
Grades: 7-8
| 580 students
1325 Corporate Blvd Ste D
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-9401
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Washoe Innovations High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Magnet School
777 West 2nd Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
778 West 2nd Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5020
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Washoe Online Learning (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Magnet School
785 W 6th Street
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 333-6100
Grades: K-12
| 241 students
785 W 6th St
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 333-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1255 Mill Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 238-2777
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Reno, NV?
How many public high schools are located in Reno, NV?
21 public high schools are located in Reno, NV.
What is the racial composition of students in Reno, NV?
Reno, NV public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 70% (majority Hispanic).

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