Serving 1,210 students in grades 6-12, West Preparatory Institute 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 26% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 1,210 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in NV)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
West Preparatory Institute 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 West Preparatory Institute J-shs is 0.49, 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.
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 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Preparatory Institute J-shs?
The graduation rate of West Preparatory Institute J-shs is 90-94%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend West Preparatory Institute J-shs?
1,210 students attend West Preparatory Institute J-shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of West Preparatory Institute J-shs students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Preparatory Institute J-shs?
West Preparatory Institute J-shs has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does West Preparatory Institute J-shs offer ?
West Preparatory Institute J-shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is West Preparatory Institute J-shs part of?
In what neighborhood is West Preparatory Institute J-shs located?
West Preparatory Institute J-shs is located in the West Las Vegas neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 12 other public schools located in West Las Vegas.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 1,210 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
