Best North Las Vegas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 16,565 students in North Las Vegas, NV.
The top-ranked public high schools in North Las Vegas, NV are College Of So Nv High School East, Desert Rose High School and Somerset Academy Losee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Las Vegas, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in North Las Vegas have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.
North Las Vegas, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Somerset Academy Losee, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in North Las Vegas, NV (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
College Of So Nv High School East
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3200 E Cheyenne Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 651-4070
Gr: 11-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Desert Rose High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
444 W Brooks Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-6240
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Somerset Academy Losee
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4650 Losee Road
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 826-4373
Gr: K-12 | 2,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Civica Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 E Carey Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 462-9653
Gr: K-10 | 1,074 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Explore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3551 N Ferrell St
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 483-6332
Gr: 6-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
The Delta Academy J-shs
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
818 West Brooks Avenue
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 396-2252
Gr: 6-12 | 1,445 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Legacy High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 W Deer Springs Way
North Las Vegas, NV 89084
(702) 799-1777
Gr: 9-12 | 2,682 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Canyon Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
350 E Alexander Rd
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 799-1870
Gr: 9-12 | 2,812 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Mojave High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5302 Goldfield St
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
(702) 799-0432
Gr: 9-12 | 2,487 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Cheyenne High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 W Alexander Rd
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 799-4830
Gr: 9-12 | 1,855 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Nevada State High School North Las Vegas
Charter School
4280 West Craig Road Ste. 102/
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
(702) 953-2600
Gr: 11-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
405 W. Dorrell Lane
North Las Vegas, NV 89084
(702) 799-1720
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in North Las Vegas, NV?
The top-ranked public high schools in North Las Vegas, NV include College Of So Nv High School East, Desert Rose High School and Somerset Academy Losee.
How many public high schools are located in North Las Vegas?
12 public high schools are located in North Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in North Las Vegas?
North Las Vegas public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in North Las Vegas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in North Las Vegas include: Canyon Springs High School vs. Cheyenne High School, Cheyenne High School vs. Canyon Springs High School

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