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Best High Schools in Zip Code 89142

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Schools

4,358

Students

Top rankedEast Career and Technical Academy High School43^rd of 103 Nevada high schools

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East Career and Technical Academy High School up 6 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 89142 zip code area of Las Vegas, Nevada is home to two high schools: Las Vegas High School and East Career and Technical Academy High School. Both schools serve a high-need student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Based on the available data, East Career and Technical Academy High School appears to be the standout performer in this area. The school is ranked 43rd out of 103 Nevada high schools, placing it in the top half of the state's high schools, while Las Vegas High School is ranked 82nd. East Career and Technical Academy also has higher proficiency rates than the county and state averages across several key test score metrics, including ACT English and ACT Math. Additionally, the school has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to Las Vegas High School.

Both schools face challenges related to high poverty levels and chronic absenteeism, which may impact their overall academic performance. However, the significant performance gap between the two schools suggests that East Career and Technical Academy High School may have more effective teaching practices, curriculum, or resources that contribute to better student outcomes. Understanding the factors behind this disparity could provide valuable insights for improving educational opportunities in the Clark County school district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT English (2025)	EOC Science Exam Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Las Vegas High School	Public	9-12	6500 E Sahara Ave	Las Vegas	89142	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-0180	2,510	116	21.6	100.0%	158 (6.3%)	292 (11.6%)	1,847 (73.6%)	88 (3.5%)	8 (0.3%)	22 (0.9%)	95 (3.8%)	19.7	82^nd of 103 public high schools	20.4%		15.2	82^nd of 97 public high schools	15.5%		8.5	41.8	11.5	$9,061	$1,361	$7,700
East Career and Technical Academy High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6705 Vegas Valley Dr	Las Vegas	89142	Clark County	Clark County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(702) 799-8888	1,848	81	22.8	100.0%	119 (6.4%)	46 (2.5%)	1,503 (81.3%)	114 (6.2%)	3 (0.2%)	18 (1.0%)	45 (2.4%)	54	43^rd of 103 public high schools	58.3%		48.5	49^th of 97 public high schools	49.5%	6	23.1	69.1	24.0	$9,117	$1,309	$7,807

Cities Near Zip Code 89142

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Las Vegas	0.29 mi	326	17^th
North Las Vegas	4.88 mi	57	26^th
Henderson	5.17 mi	56	7^th
Boulder City	5.83 mi	5	2^nd
Blue Diamond	22.2 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada Department of Education.

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