For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 15,743 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 12% (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 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.
North Las Vegas, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, 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 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in North Las Vegas, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College Of So Nv High School East
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 E Cheyenne Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 651-4070
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 651-4070
Grades: 11-12
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Rose High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
444 W Brooks Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-6240
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-6240
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #33.
Somerset Academy Losee
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Losee Road
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 826-4373
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 826-4373
Grades: K-12
| 2,393 students
Rank: #44.
Explore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3551 N Ferrell St
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 483-6332
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 483-6332
Grades: 6-12
| 268 students
Rank: #55.
Civica Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 E Carey Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 462-9653
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 462-9653
Grades: K-9
| 905 students
Rank: #66.
The Delta Academy J-shs
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
818 West Brooks Avenue
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 396-2252
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 396-2252
Grades: 6-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #77.
Legacy High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 W Deer Springs Way
North Las Vegas, NV 89084
(702) 799-1777
North Las Vegas, NV 89084
(702) 799-1777
Grades: 9-12
| 2,640 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Mojave High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5302 Goldfield St
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
(702) 799-0432
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
(702) 799-0432
Grades: 9-12
| 2,463 students
Rank: #1010.
Cheyenne High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 W Alexander Rd
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 799-4830
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 799-4830
Grades: 9-12
| 2,004 students
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
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| 80 students
405 W. Dorrell Lane
North Las Vegas, NV 89084
(702) 799-1720
North Las Vegas, NV 89084
(702) 799-1720
Grades: 9-12
| 687 students
North Las Vegas, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
444 West Brooks Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-8300
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-8300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Desert Rose Adult High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
444 W. Brooks Av
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-6240
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-6240
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jeffery Credit Retrieval - Horizon North High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
602 W Brooks Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-8375
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-8375
Grades: 8-12
| 155 students
Jeffrey - Sunset No High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
602 Brooks Avenue
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 779-1780
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 779-1780
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Jeffrey Behavior Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
602 W. Brooks Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-8375
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-8375
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Washington Continuation Junior High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1901 N. White St.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-8320
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-8320
Grades: 6-8
| 54 students
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 72% (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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