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#516 of 691 schools in NV
South 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.
4560 W Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89103
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South 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
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (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).
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 South 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,311
Median home value
$273,800
Median rent
$1,300/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
31.8%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89103; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Clark Ed W HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 2,835 | Compare → |
| Beacon Academy of NevadaCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.6 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 743 | Compare → |
| Durango HSEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 2,326 | 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
- #270 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
South Academic Center J-shs is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Academic Center J-shs
South Academic Center J-shs is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 121 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #516 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Academic Center J-shs
What grades does South Academic Center J-shs serve?
South Academic Center J-shs serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend South Academic Center J-shs?
South Academic Center J-shs has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Academic Center J-shs?
The student-teacher ratio at South Academic Center J-shs is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Academic Center J-shs rank in NV?
South Academic Center J-shs ranks #516 of 691 schools in NV.
What is South Academic Center J-shs's MySchoolScout rating?
South Academic Center J-shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 South Academic Center J-shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Academic Center J-shs has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Academic Center J-shs a charter school?
No, South Academic Center J-shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Academic Center J-shs a Title I school?
No, South Academic Center J-shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Academic Center J-shs?
100.0% of students at South 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
- 121
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Clark County
- Phone
- (702) 799-2070
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 89103)
- 49,546
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 89103; 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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