Serving 68 students in grades 6-12, Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs ranks in the top 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 <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs's student population of 68 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs 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 Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
44%
Black
50%
12%
White
21%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs is ranked #321 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs?
The graduation rate of Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs is 5%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs?
68 students attend Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs students are Black, 21% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs?
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs offer ?
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs part of?
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs located?
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs is located in the East Las Vegas neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 28 other public schools located in East Las Vegas.
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