Serving 53 students in grades 6-12, Peterson Academic Center J-shs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 48%).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peterson Academic Center J-shs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Peterson Academic Center J-shs's student population of 53 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Peterson Academic Center J-shs is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
24%
44%
Black
53%
12%
White
13%
29%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NV state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peterson Academic Center J-shs?
The graduation rate of Peterson Academic Center J-shs is 20%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 80%.
How many students attend Peterson Academic Center J-shs?
53 students attend Peterson Academic Center J-shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Peterson Academic Center J-shs students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Peterson Academic Center J-shs offer ?
Peterson Academic Center J-shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Peterson Academic Center J-shs part of?
Peterson Academic Center J-shs is part of Clark County School District.
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