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Peterson Academic Center J-shs

10250 W Centennial Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
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Bottom 50%
Serving 127 students in grades 6-12, Peterson 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (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

Peterson 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
Peterson Academic Center J-shs's student population of 127 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
127 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Peterson 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 Peterson 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)
#671 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Peterson Academic Center J-shs, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Peterson 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.
≤10%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Peterson 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
10:1
18:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Peterson Academic Center J-shs and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Peterson Academic Center J-shs and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Peterson Academic Center J-shs and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Peterson 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
52%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Peterson 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
12%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Peterson 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
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Peterson Academic Center J-shs and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Peterson 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 Peterson 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 Peterson Academic Center J-shs and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
40-59%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Peterson Academic Center J-shs and public school graduation rate of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
79%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Peterson Academic Center J-shs and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Peterson Academic Center J-shs and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 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 Peterson Academic Center J-shs's ranking?
Peterson Academic Center J-shs is ranked #671 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peterson Academic Center J-shs?
The graduation rate of Peterson Academic Center J-shs is 40-59%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Peterson Academic Center J-shs?
127 students attend Peterson Academic Center J-shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Peterson Academic Center J-shs students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peterson Academic Center J-shs?
Peterson Academic Center J-shs has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Peterson Academic Center J-shs offer ?
Peterson Academic Center J-shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Peterson Academic Center J-shs part of?
Peterson Academic Center J-shs is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Peterson Academic Center J-shs located?
Peterson Academic Center J-shs is located in the La Madre Foothills neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 3 other public schools located in La Madre Foothills.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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