For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,840 students in the neighborhood of La Madre Foothills, Las Vegas, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in La Madre Foothills are 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.
The neighborhood of La Madre Foothills, Las Vegas, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
the neighborhood of La Madre Foothills, Las Vegas, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centennial High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of La Madre Foothills, Las Vegas, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,988 students
Rank: #22.
Peterson Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of La Madre Foothills, Las Vegas, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of La Madre Foothills, Las Vegas, NV include Centennial High School and Peterson Academic Center J-shs.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of La Madre Foothills, Las Vegas?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of La Madre Foothills, Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of La Madre Foothills, Las Vegas?
the neighborhood of La Madre Foothills, Las Vegas public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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