South Academic Center J-shs

South Academic Center J-SHS is an alternative high school located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Serving students from sixth through twelfth grade, the school has a total enrollment of 121 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9.3:1 with 13 full-time equivalent teachers. While the academic performance metrics show room for growth, South Academic Center J-SHS focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.

The school’s MySchoolScout rating is 4.9 out of 10, and it ranks at #432 among Nevada's 696 schools in terms of state ranking (placing it around the 38th percentile). Academic scores are currently 1.1 out of 10, with only 12% of students proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 11% proficient or above in Math. South Academic Center J-SHS is situated in a mid-size city setting within Las Vegas, offering its students access to various community resources and opportunities.

With an enrollment of 121 students, South Academic Center J-shs is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at South Academic Center J-shs are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.3:1, South Academic Center J-shs offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.