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#501 of 691 schools in NV
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs
High School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV
A Clark County high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70, Las Vegas, NV 89101
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- ≤5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs score 18% 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 13 points since 2019, reaching 18% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County Detention Ctr J-shsEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Quest ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Mater Academy EastCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 2,373 | Compare → |
| Desert Pines HSEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 3,040 | 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
- #259 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
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 97 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #501 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs
What grades does Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs serve?
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs?
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs rank in NV?
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs ranks #501 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs a charter school?
No, Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs a Title I school?
No, Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 97
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Phone
- (702) 799-1623
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤5%
- 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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