Below Average
#606 of 691 schools in NV
Laughlin J-shs
High School · Clark County · Laughlin, NV
A Clark County high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1900 Cougar Dr, Laughlin, NV 89029
- Math 20% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Laughlin J-shs score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Laughlin 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,907
Median home value
$258,800
Median rent
$992/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
50.4%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89029; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohave High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 1,101 | Compare → |
| Wave - Mohave High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Mohave Accelerated Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | 6–12 | 4.4 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Advanced Technologies Academy HSEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,208 | 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
- #319 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
Laughlin J-shs is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laughlin J-shs
Laughlin J-shs is a public high school in Laughlin, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 330 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #606 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laughlin J-shs
What grades does Laughlin J-shs serve?
Laughlin J-shs serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Laughlin J-shs?
Laughlin J-shs has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laughlin J-shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Laughlin J-shs is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laughlin J-shs rank in NV?
Laughlin J-shs ranks #606 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Laughlin J-shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Laughlin J-shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Laughlin J-shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laughlin J-shs has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Laughlin J-shs a charter school?
No, Laughlin J-shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laughlin J-shs a Title I school?
No, Laughlin J-shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laughlin J-shs?
100.0% of students at Laughlin 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
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.9%
- Phone
- (702) 298-1996
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 89029)
- 8,954
- Area median age
- 58.2
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 · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- 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 89029; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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