For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,747 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Downtown Las Vegas are Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School and Mission High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 46% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts 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 59% 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 the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,751 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Mission High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Veterans Memorial Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV include Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School and Mission High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas?
the neighborhood of Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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