Washington Continuation Junior High School (Closed 2016)

Serving 54 students in grades 6-8, Washington Continuation Junior High School 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Nevada state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Nevada state average of 66%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
54 students

Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NV)
(13-14)
≤5%
58%
(13-14)
≤5%
66%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1

Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
(14-15)
44%
41%

Showing 2006–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(14-15)
37%
10%

Showing 2006–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

White
(14-15)
15%
35%

Showing 2006–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
(14-15)
4%
6%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
81%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NV state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% NV state average).
How many students attend Washington Continuation Junior High School?
54 students attend Washington Continuation Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Washington Continuation Junior High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Continuation Junior High School?
Washington Continuation Junior High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Washington Continuation Junior High School offer ?
Washington Continuation Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Washington Continuation Junior High School part of?
Washington Continuation Junior High School is part of Clark County School District.

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