For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 248 students in 89103, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in 89103, NV are Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset High School and South Academic Center J-shs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 89103 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in 89103, NV have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 89103 have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Nevada average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89103, NV Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4560 W Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-8150
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
South Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4560 W Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-2070
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-2070
Grades: 6-12
| 182 students
89103, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burk Credit Retrieval - Horizon West High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4560 W Harmon
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-8150
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-8150
Grades: 8-12
| 321 students
Odyssey Sec Charter (Closed 2004)
Charter School
6130 West Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 257-0578
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 257-0578
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Southwest Behavior J/shs (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
6480 Fairbanks Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-5904
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-5904
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 89103, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in 89103, NV include Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset High School and South Academic Center J-shs.
How many public high schools are located in 89103?
2 public high schools are located in 89103.
What is the racial composition of students in 89103?
89103 public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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