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#624 of 691 schools in NV

Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs

High School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A high school in Las Vegas, NV where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70, Las Vegas, NV 89101

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • ≤10% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-2.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness1.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate≤10%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$11,569

Students at Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 25% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 10 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 20 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Las Vegas map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$38,653

Median home value

$258,100

Median rent

$1,008/mo

College educated

10.5%

Homeownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

27.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Desert Pines HSEnrollment path unverified3.09–120.5 mi3,040Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#326 of 364
District spending per student
$11,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs

Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 37 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #624 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs

What grades does Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs serve?

Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs?

Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.

How does Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs rank in NV?

Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs ranks #624 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs a charter school?

No, Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs a Title I school?

No, Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
37
0
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
4-Year Graduation
≤10%
Area population (ZIP 89101)
44,199
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
35.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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