Serving 1,356 students in grades 6-8, Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies's student population of 1,356 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies 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
#212 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
46%
44%
Black
15%
12%
White
24%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies is ranked #212 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies often compared to?
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Hyde Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies?
1,356 students attend Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies?
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies offer ?
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies part of?
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies located?
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies is located in the Angel Park neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 4 other public schools located in Angel Park.
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