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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Washoe County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public high schools serving 22,343 students in Washoe County, NV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Washoe County, NV are Davidson Academy, Tmcc Magnet School and Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washoe County, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Washoe County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Washoe County, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Washoe County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davidson Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1164 N. Virginia St. Jot Travi
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Tmcc Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Gr: 10-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Nevada State High School Ii Meadowwood
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7530 Longley Lane Suite 103
Reno, NV 89511
(702) 953-2600
Gr: 11-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Coral Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6275 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Reno High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
395 Booth Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,741 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Gerlach K-12 School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
555 E. Sunset Blvd
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Galena High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3600 Butch Cassidy Way
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Robert Mcqueen High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6055 Lancer Street
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,727 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Damonte Ranch High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5656
Gr: 9-12 | 1,738 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Incline High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
499 Village Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4260
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Spanish Springs High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1065 Eagle Canyon Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7733
Gr: 9-12 | 2,131 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Edward C. Reed High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Alpine Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 Pullman Dr
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-1166
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Encompass Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Foster Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-5566
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Innovations High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
777 West Second Street
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 333-5150
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Turning Point
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Washoe Inspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1155 Corporate Blvd
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3181
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2020.
Earl Wooster High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1331 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 321-3160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2121.
Academy For Career Education
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Vassar St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 324-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2222.
North Valleys High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1470 East Golden Valley Road
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5499
Gr: 9-12 | 2,307 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2323.
Procter R. Hug High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3530 Sullivan Lane
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 333-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2424.
Sparks High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
820 15th St
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,211 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Pyramid Lake High School
711 State Street
Nixon, NV 89424
(775) 574-1016
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washoe County, NV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washoe County, NV include Davidson Academy, Tmcc Magnet School and Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical.
How many public high schools are located in Washoe County?
28 public high schools are located in Washoe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washoe County?
Washoe County public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Washoe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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