Serving 20 students in grades 6-12, Cowan 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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: 20 students
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cowan Academic Center J-shs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cowan Academic Center J-shs's student population of 20 students has declined by 79% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cowan Academic Center J-shs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cowan Academic Center J-shs is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#552 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
45%
44%
Black
45%
12%
White
10%
29%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cowan Academic Center J-shs's ranking?
Cowan Academic Center J-shs is ranked #552 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Cowan Academic Center J-shs often compared to?
Cowan Academic Center J-shsis often viewed alongside schools like Cowan Sunset Southeast High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cowan Academic Center J-shs?
The graduation rate of Cowan Academic Center J-shs is 50%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 80%.
How many students attend Cowan Academic Center J-shs?
20 students attend Cowan Academic Center J-shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Cowan Academic Center J-shs students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, and 10% of students are White.
What grades does Cowan Academic Center J-shs offer ?
Cowan Academic Center J-shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cowan Academic Center J-shs part of?
Cowan Academic Center J-shs is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Cowan Academic Center J-shs located?
Cowan Academic Center J-shs is located in the Whitney Ranch neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 1 other public schools located in Whitney Ranch.
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