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Cowan Academic Center J-shs

5300 E Russell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 80 students in grades 6-12, Cowan 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in NV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Cowan Academic Center J-shs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cowan Academic Center J-shs's student population of 80 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
80 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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Cowan 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 Cowan Academic Center J-shs is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#552 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cowan Academic Center J-shs and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cowan Academic Center J-shs and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
18:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cowan Academic Center J-shs and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
38%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cowan Academic Center J-shs and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
46%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cowan Academic Center J-shs and the percentage of Black public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cowan Academic Center J-shs and the percentage of White public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Cowan Academic Center J-shs and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cowan Academic Center J-shs and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cowan Academic Center J-shs.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Cowan Academic Center J-shs and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
80%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cowan Academic Center J-shs and public school graduation rate of Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
79%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cowan Academic Center J-shs and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cowan Academic Center J-shs's ranking?
Cowan Academic Center J-shs is ranked #552 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Cowan Academic Center J-shs often compared to?
Cowan Academic Center J-shsis often viewed alongside schools like Cowan Sunset Southeast High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cowan Academic Center J-shs?
The graduation rate of Cowan Academic Center J-shs is 50%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 80%.
How many students attend Cowan Academic Center J-shs?
80 students attend Cowan Academic Center J-shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Cowan Academic Center J-shs students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cowan Academic Center J-shs?
Cowan Academic Center J-shs has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Cowan Academic Center J-shs offer ?
Cowan Academic Center J-shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cowan Academic Center J-shs part of?
Cowan Academic Center J-shs is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Cowan Academic Center J-shs located?
Cowan Academic Center J-shs is located in the Whitney Ranch neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 1 other public schools located in Whitney Ranch.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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