For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,915 students in 89149, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in 89149, NV are Northwest Career-technical Academy High School, Centennial High School and Peterson 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 89149 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in 89149, NV have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 89149 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Nevada average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwest Career-technical 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89149, NV Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Career-technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,923 students
Rank: #22.
Centennial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10200 Centennial Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3440
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 2,865 students
Rank: #33.
Peterson Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10250 W Centennial Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6610
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6610
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
89149, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Peterson Center Behavior Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10250 West Centennial Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6680
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6680
Grades: 6-12
| 43 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 89149, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in 89149, NV include Northwest Career-technical Academy High School, Centennial High School and Peterson Academic Center J-shs.
How many public high schools are located in 89149?
3 public high schools are located in 89149.
What is the racial composition of students in 89149?
89149 public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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