For the 2025 school year, there are 21 magnet public high schools serving 40,939 students in Nevada.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Nevada are Tmcc Magnet School, Advanced Technologies Academy High School and West Career & Technical Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Nevada magnet 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 Advanced Technologies 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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Nevada (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tmcc Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Grades: 10-12
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Advanced Technologies Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1411 Robin Street
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Grades: 9-12
| 1,208 students
Rank: #33.
West Career & Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11945 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340
Grades: 9-12
| 1,511 students
Rank: #44.
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7050 W Shelbourne Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-5766
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-5766
Grades: 9-12
| 1,579 students
Rank: #55.
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 S 7th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7800
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,751 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 1,883 students
Rank: #77.
Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Grades: 9-12
| 551 students
Rank: #88.
Veterans Tribute Cta High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2531 Vegas Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4710
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4710
Grades: 9-12
| 831 students
Rank: #99.
Southeast Career Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5710 Mountain Vista
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,038 students
Rank: #1010.
East Career And Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6705 Vegas Valley Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8888
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8888
Grades: 9-12
| 1,911 students
Rank: #1111.
Clark Educational W High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4291 W Pennwood Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 799-5800
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 799-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,835 students
Rank: #1212.
Spring Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3750 S Buffalo Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-2580
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-2580
Grades: 9-12
| 2,677 students
Rank: #1313.
Rancho High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Searles Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7000
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,994 students
Rank: #1414.
Earl Wooster High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1331 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 321-3160
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 321-3160
Grades: 9-12
| 1,483 students
Rank: #1515.
Del Sol Academy Of Performing Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3100 E Patrick Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-6830
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-6830
Grades: 9-12
| 2,481 students
Rank: #1616.
Basic Academy Of Int'l Studies High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Palo Verde Dr
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8000
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,514 students
Rank: #1717.
Canyon Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 E Alexander Rd
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 799-1870
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 799-1870
Grades: 9-12
| 2,810 students
Rank: #1818.
Procter R. Hug High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3530 Sullivan Lane
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 333-5300
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 333-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,091 students
Rank: #1919.
Eldorado High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1139 N Linn Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7200
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,046 students
Rank: #2020.
Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2839 S Burnham Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 799-5450
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 799-5450
Grades: 9-12
| 2,466 students
Rank: #2121.
Desert Pines High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Harris Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-2196
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-2196
Grades: 9-12
| 3,040 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Nevada?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Nevada include Tmcc Magnet School, Advanced Technologies Academy High School and West Career & Technical Academy High School.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Nevada?
21 magnet public high schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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