Below Average
#558 of 691 schools in NV
Peterson Academic Center 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.
10250 W Centennial Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89149
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Peterson Academic Center J-shs score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2017, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Peterson 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 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,085
Median home value
$494,900
Median rent
$1,792/mo
College educated
37%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89149; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 2,988 | Compare → |
| Northwest Career-technical Academy HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,883 | Compare → |
| Somerset Academy Sky PointeCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 2,152 | Compare → |
| Leadership Academy of NevadaCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 6–12 | 3.5 mi | 277 | 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
- #294 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
Peterson Academic Center J-shs is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peterson Academic Center J-shs
Peterson Academic Center J-shs is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 154 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #558 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peterson Academic Center J-shs
What grades does Peterson Academic Center J-shs serve?
Peterson Academic Center J-shs serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Peterson Academic Center J-shs?
Peterson Academic Center J-shs has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peterson Academic Center J-shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Peterson Academic Center J-shs is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peterson Academic Center J-shs rank in NV?
Peterson Academic Center J-shs ranks #558 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Peterson Academic Center J-shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Peterson Academic Center J-shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Peterson Academic Center J-shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peterson Academic Center J-shs has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Peterson Academic Center J-shs a charter school?
No, Peterson Academic Center J-shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peterson Academic Center J-shs a Title I school?
No, Peterson Academic Center J-shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peterson Academic Center J-shs?
100.0% of students at Peterson 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
- 154
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Phone
- (702) 799-6610
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 89149)
- 45,009
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 89149; 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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