For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,706 students in Minden, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in Minden, NV are Douglas High School, Aspire Academy High School and Lake Granbury Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minden, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Minden have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nevada public high schools.
Minden, NV 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 Douglas High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Minden, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1670 Hwy 88
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5136
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5136
Gr: 9-12 | 1,584 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Aspire Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Lake Granbury Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Crossland Rd
Minden, NV 89423
(817) 579-0852
Minden, NV 89423
(817) 579-0852
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Alt School
Alternative School
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Gr: 4-12 | 2 students
Minden, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Minden, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in Minden, NV include Douglas High School, Aspire Academy High School and Lake Granbury Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Minden?
4 public high schools are located in Minden.
What is the racial composition of students in Minden?
Minden public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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