For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,886 students in 89149, NV.
The top-ranked public high schools in 89149, NV are Northwest Career-technical Academy High School, Centennial High School and Peterson Academic Center J-shs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 89149 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in 89149, NV have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nevada public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 89149 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwest Career-technical 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89149, NV Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Career-technical Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Centennial High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10200 Centennial Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3440
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3440
Gr: 9-12 | 2,961 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Peterson Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10250 W Centennial Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6610
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-6610
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 89149, NV?
The top-ranked public high schools in 89149, NV include Northwest Career-technical Academy High School, Centennial High School and Peterson Academic Center J-shs.
How many public high schools are located in 89149?
3 public high schools are located in 89149.
What is the racial composition of students in 89149?
89149 public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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