Summary:
The 89101 zip code of Las Vegas, Nevada is home to 9 high schools, including a mix of public, public magnet, and public charter institutions serving students in grades 9-12. This diverse set of schools varies greatly in size, from the largest Rancho High School with nearly 3,000 students to the smallest Miley Achievement Center with just 18 students.
The standout school in the area is Las Vegas Academy of the Arts High School, a public magnet school that ranks 6th out of 103 Nevada high schools and earns a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school significantly outperforms the others, with 57.7% proficiency in science, 45% in math, and 90.6% in English - well above the Clark County and Nevada state averages. In contrast, many of the other schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates around 26.6% and lower graduation rates, ranging from 81.6% at Rancho High School to unknown for several smaller schools.
The data also reveals significant socioeconomic challenges facing the student population, with the majority of schools having 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Per-student spending varies widely, from under $6,000 at Nevada State High School Downtown to over $60,000 at Miley Achievement Center and Mission High School, raising questions about the efficient allocation of education funding in the area.
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