The Las Vegas Academy of the Arts is a magnet high school located in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Students are accepted through an audition process and claim a major pertaining to performing arts or visual arts.
Serving 1,751 students in grades 9-12, Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,751 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School's student population of 1,751 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1992
Colors
Teal, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School ranks within the top 20% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#85 out of 684 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
34%
45%
Black
7%
12%
White
38%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School's ranking?
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School is ranked #85 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School often compared to?
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Advanced Technologies Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School is 99%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School?
1,751 students attend Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School?
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School offer ?
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School part of?
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School located?
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School is located in the Downtown Las Vegas neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 3 other public schools located in Downtown Las Vegas.
School Reviews
5 7/14/2009
Academics are great, although the students are more focused on the majors. No extracurricular activities, including sports. LVA has won numerous amounts of Grammy awards and a Blue Ribbon Award. Parent involvement is crucial in the curriculum.
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