Serving 32 students in grades 6-12, Desert Willow 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 66%).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in NV)
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Willow J-shs's student population of 32 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Willow J-shs is 0.71, which is more 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)
(13-14)21-39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-79%
66%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
25%
46%
Black
38%
12%
White
28%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.3%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Desert Willow J-shs often compared to?
Desert Willow J-shsis often viewed alongside schools like Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, Variety J-shs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NV state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Willow J-shs?
The graduation rate of Desert Willow J-shs is 50%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Desert Willow J-shs?
32 students attend Desert Willow J-shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Desert Willow J-shs students are Black, 28% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Desert Willow J-shs offer ?
Desert Willow J-shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Willow J-shs part of?
Desert Willow J-shs is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Desert Willow J-shs located?
Desert Willow J-shs is located in the East Las Vegas neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 28 other public schools located in East Las Vegas.
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