Serving 115 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (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
School Overview
South Academic Center J-shs's student population of 115 students has grown by 112% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Action
School Rankings
South Academic Center 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 South Academic Center J-shs is 0.65, 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
#681 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
81.4%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted68.7%
33.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-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 South Academic Center J-shs's ranking?
South Academic Center J-shs is ranked #681 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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 81.4%.
How many students attend South Academic Center J-shs?
115 students attend South Academic Center J-shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of South Academic Center J-shs students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Academic Center J-shs?
South Academic Center J-shs has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Academic Center J-shs offer ?
South Academic Center J-shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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