Serving 188 students in grades 6-12, Sandy Valley 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sandy Valley Jr/Sr High School serves the southwest part of its school district in Jean, NV, covering an approximate area of 792.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 37.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandy Valley J-shs's student population of 188 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sandy Valley J-shs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandy Valley J-shs is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#446 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandy Valley J-shs's ranking?
Sandy Valley J-shs is ranked #446 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sandy Valley J-shs?
The graduation rate of Sandy Valley J-shs is 80%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Sandy Valley J-shs?
188 students attend Sandy Valley J-shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sandy Valley J-shs students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandy Valley J-shs?
Sandy Valley J-shs has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sandy Valley J-shs offer ?
Sandy Valley J-shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandy Valley J-shs part of?
Sandy Valley J-shs is part of Clark County School District.
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