Serving 26 students in grades 6-12, South Academic Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Academic Center J-shs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
South Academic Center J-shs's student population of 26 students has declined by 68% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Academic Center J-shs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Academic Center 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
#671 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
42%
44%
Black
23%
12%
White
23%
29%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Academic Center J-shs's ranking?
South Academic Center J-shs is ranked #671 out of 692 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Academic Center J-shs?
The graduation rate of South Academic Center J-shs is 50%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend South Academic Center J-shs?
26 students attend South Academic Center J-shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of South Academic Center J-shs students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does South Academic Center J-shs offer ?
South Academic Center J-shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is South Academic Center J-shs part of?
South Academic Center J-shs is part of Clark County School District.
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