Cowan Academic Center J-shs

5300 E Russell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
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Bottom 50%
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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 48%).
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%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : ≤5% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤5% (Top 1%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Cowan Academic Center J-shs's student population of 20 students has declined by 79% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
20 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NV)
(18-19)
≤5%
36%
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(18-19)
≤5%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
45%
44%
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Black
45%
12%
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White
10%
29%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
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Two or more races
n/a
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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<50%
80%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
70%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NV state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% 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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤5% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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