Below Average
#544 of 691 schools in NV
Cowan Academic Center J-shs
High School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV
A Clark County high school where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5300 E Russell Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89122
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cowan Academic Center J-shs score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2017, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cowan Academic Center 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,357
Median home value
$285,600
Median rent
$1,379/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowan Sunset Southeast HSEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Southeast Career Technical Academy HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,038 | Compare → |
| Sports Leadership and Management AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,843 | Compare → |
| Explore Knowledge Academy J-shsCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 282 | Compare → |
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
- #287 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
Cowan Academic Center J-shs is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cowan Academic Center J-shs
Cowan Academic Center J-shs is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 127 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #544 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cowan Academic Center J-shs
What grades does Cowan Academic Center J-shs serve?
Cowan Academic Center J-shs serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Cowan Academic Center J-shs?
Cowan Academic Center J-shs has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cowan Academic Center J-shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Cowan Academic Center J-shs is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cowan Academic Center J-shs rank in NV?
Cowan Academic Center J-shs ranks #544 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Cowan Academic Center J-shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Cowan Academic Center J-shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Cowan Academic Center J-shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cowan Academic Center J-shs has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cowan Academic Center J-shs a charter school?
No, Cowan Academic Center J-shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cowan Academic Center J-shs a Title I school?
No, Cowan Academic Center J-shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cowan Academic Center J-shs?
2.4% of students at Cowan Academic Center J-shs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Phone
- (702) 799-6380
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 89122)
- 53,075
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 89122; 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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