Serving 32 students in grades 6-12, Southwest Behavior 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Nevada state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Nevada state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Nevada state level of 16:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
16:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)3%
6%
Hispanic
(15-16)47%
42%
Black
(15-16)19%
10%
White
(15-16)22%
34%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)9%
6%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NV state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Behavior J/shs?
The graduation rate of Southwest Behavior J/shs is 50%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 75%.
How many students attend Southwest Behavior J/shs?
32 students attend Southwest Behavior J/shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Southwest Behavior J/shs students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Behavior J/shs?
Southwest Behavior J/shs has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 16:1.
What grades does Southwest Behavior J/shs offer ?
Southwest Behavior J/shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Southwest Behavior J/shs part of?
Southwest Behavior J/shs is part of Clark County School District.
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