Jacobsen High (china Spring Yc)
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(775) 265-5433
Jacobsen High (china Spring Yc) serves 43 students in grades 7-12.
Jacobsen High (china Spring Yc) placed in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jacobsen High (china Spring Yc) places among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Jacobsen High (china Spring Yc)'s student population of 43 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 43 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jacobsen High (china Spring Yc) is ranked within the top 30% of all 660 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jacobsen High (china Spring Yc) is 0.66, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #180 out of 660 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 43% |
| Black | 5% | 11% |
| White | 44% | 32% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | 60-79% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Jacobsen High (china Spring Yc) is Douglas Alternative School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Minden Douglas Alternative School Alternative School Grades: 4-12 | 5 students
0.0 miles
1680 Bently Parkway
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475 0 4-12 5 - Minden Aspire Academy High School Alternative School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 78 students10
0.2 miles
1680 Bently Parkway
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475 0.2 9-12 78 - Minden Douglas County High School Math: 46% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 8-12 | 1,668 student10
0.6 miles
1670 Highway 88
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5136 0.6 8-12 1,668 - Minden Minden Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 384 students10
0.9 miles
1170 Baler Street
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510 0.9 PK-5 384 - Gardnerville Gardnerville Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 61%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 388 students10
1.7 miles
1290 Toler Avenue
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117 1.7 PK-5 388
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