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Best Science Proficiency Public High Schools in Nevada (2026)

Public high schools in Nevada achieve an average science proficiency of 25% (2026).
The public high schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in Nevada is Davidson Academy, with ≥90%.
Science Proficiency Range: 38% 90% Avg. Science Proficiency: 50%

Top Science Proficiency Public High Schools in Nevada (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Davidson Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 6-12
1164 N. Virginia St. Jot Travi
Reno, NV 89507
(775) 682-5800
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 9-12
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Rank: #33.
Advanced Technologies Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 9-12
1411 Robin Street
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Rank: #44.
West Career & Technical Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 9-12
11945 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340
Rank: #55.
Coral Academy Sandy Ridge
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 8-12
1051 Sandy Ridge Ave
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 776-8800
Rank: #66.
Oasis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: K-12
920 West Williams Avenue Ste 1
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-5437
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Coral Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 9-12
6275 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 6-12
5871 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Rank: #99.
Amplus Durango
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 52%
Grades: K-12
8377 W Patrick Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 970-6800
Rank: #1010.
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 51%
Grades: 9-12
315 S 7th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7800
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Jackpot High School
(Reading: <50%)
Science Proficiency: ≥50%
Grades: 9-12
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Tmcc Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥50%
Grades: 10-12
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Rank: #1313.
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 50%
Grades: 9-12
7050 W Shelbourne Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-5766
Rank: #14 - 2214. - 22.
Battle Born Youth Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 9-12
100 University Ave
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 397-5032
Rank: #14 - 2214. - 22.
C O Bastian High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 7-12
500 Youth Center Drive
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Rank: #14 - 2214. - 22.
Jacobsen High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 7-12
225 China Spring Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Rank: #14 - 2214. - 22.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-12
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Rank: #14 - 2214. - 22.
Mcdermitt High School
(Math: <50%)
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 9-12
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Rank: #14 - 2214. - 22.
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 6-12
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Rank: #14 - 2214. - 22.
Morris Sunset High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 9-12
3801 E Washington Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 855-9765
Rank: #14 - 2214. - 22.
South Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 6-12
4560 W Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-2070
Rank: #14 - 2214. - 22.
Turning Point
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 1-12
350 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Rank: #2323.
Pahranagat Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 40-59%
Grades: 9-12
158 Main Street
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Rank: #2424.
Doral Academy Red Rock
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 48%
Grades: K-12
610 Crossbridge Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 776-8740
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Academy For Career Education
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 40-49%
Grades: 9-12
2800 Vassar St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 324-3900
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Eureka County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 40-49%
Grades: 7-12
1 Vandal Way
Eureka, NV 89316
(775) 237-5361
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
George Whittell High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 40-49%
Grades: 6-12
240 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Sloan Canyon
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 44%
Grades: K-12
675 E. Dale Ave.
Henderson, NV 89044
(702) 462-9700
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 44%
Grades: K-12
7058 Sky Pointe Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 478-8888
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Cadence
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 43%
Grades: K-12
225 Grand Cadence Dr.
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 202-2227
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Reno High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 43%
Grades: 9-12
395 Booth Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Rank: #3232.
Robert Mcqueen High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 41%
Grades: 9-12
6055 Lancer Street
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5880
Rank: #3333.
Douglas High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 39%
Grades: 9-12
1670 Hwy 88
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5136
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Damonte Ranch High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 38%
Grades: 9-12
10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5656
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Southeast Career Technical Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 38%
Grades: 9-12
5710 Mountain Vista
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nevada average public high schools science proficiency?
The Nevada average public high schools science proficiency is 25%% for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the highest science proficiency in Nevada?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Nevada include Davidson Academy, Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical and Advanced Technologies Academy High School.

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