Serving 29 students in grades 9-12, Cowan Sunset Southeast High School 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 <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 48%).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cowan Sunset Southeast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Cowan Sunset Southeast High School's student population of 29 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
29 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (16-17)
1 teacher
Showing 1996–2017. View full 24-year historical data
School Motto
You are never beaten until you give up!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cowan Sunset Southeast High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
48%
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
69%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
14%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
14%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Graduation Rate
<50%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
81%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 14-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cowan Sunset Southeast High School often compared to?
Cowan Sunset Southeast High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Sunset High School, Cowan Academic Center J-shs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cowan Sunset Southeast High School?
The graduation rate of Cowan Sunset Southeast High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Cowan Sunset Southeast High School?
29 students attend Cowan Sunset Southeast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Cowan Sunset Southeast High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Cowan Sunset Southeast High School offer ?
Cowan Sunset Southeast High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cowan Sunset Southeast High School part of?
Cowan Sunset Southeast High School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Cowan Sunset Southeast High School located?
Cowan Sunset Southeast High School 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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