Best Northwest Reno Public High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,649 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV.
The top-ranked public high school in Northwest Reno is Robert Mcqueen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV 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 Robert Mcqueen High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert Mcqueen High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6055 Lancer Street
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,727 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno, NV include Robert Mcqueen High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno?
the neighborhood of Northwest Reno, Reno public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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