Serving 97 students in grades 6-12, Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs ranks in the top 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 <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs's student population of 97 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
27%
45%
Black
41%
12%
White
23%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs's ranking?
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs is ranked #321 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs?
The graduation rate of Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs is 5%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs?
97 students attend Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs?
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs offer ?
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs part of?
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs located?
Juvenile Detention 6-12 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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