Best Nevada high schools for athletes? One study has revealed a top 25
Joseph SpearsNevada has a rich history of producing athletic legends.
A large part of that is the continued success of the numerous high schools across the state. Going back decades, the state has seen a rise from some programs being local giants to some going big on the national scale, such as MLB star Bryce Harper.
Which high schools in Nevada are considered the best for athletes today?
According to a study conducted by Niche, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents—accounting for "reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school"—and data from the U.S. Department of Education, these are the top 25.
25. GV Christian School (Henderson)
Total number of sports: 11
24. Shadow Ridge High School (Las Vegas)
Total number of sports: 23
23. Douglas County High School (Minden)
Total number of sports: 15
22. Galena High School (Reno)
Total number of sports: 21
21. Albert M. Lowry High School (Winnemucca)
Total number of sports: 15
20. Spring Creek High School
Total number of sports: 9
19. Elko High School
Total number of sports: 10
18. Centennial High School (Las Vegas)
Total number of sports: 23
17. Pershing County High School (Lovelock)
Total number of sports: 12
16. Yerington High School
Total number of sports: 11
15. Indian Springs High School
Total number of sports: 7
14. Moapa Valley High School (Overton)
Total number of sports: 23
13. Robert McQueen High School (Reno)
Total number of sports: 15
12. Spanish Springs High School (Sparks)
Total number of sports: 14
11. Fernley High School
Total number of sports: 9
10. Democracy Prep at Agassi High (Las Vegas)
Total number of sports: 9
9. Reno High School
Total number of sports: 16
8. Incline High School (Incline Village)
Total number of sports: 21
7. Liberty High School (Henderson)
Total number of sports: 23
6. Sage Ridge School (Reno)
Total number of sports: 15
5. Churchill County High School
Total number of sports: 30
4. Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School (Las Vegas)
Total number of sports: 21
3. Sports Leadership & Management of Nevada (Henderson)
Total number of sports: 13
2. Bishop Manogue Catholic High School (Reno)
Total number of sports: 24
1. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)
Total number of sports: 14