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#546 of 691 schools in NV

The Delta Academy J-shs

High School · Clark County · North Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County charter high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

818 West Brooks Avenue, North Las Vegas, NV 89032

  • Math 17% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 59.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.2% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.2% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-18.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-20.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate59%
AP Participation0.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio58:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism14.4%

Students at The Delta Academy J-shs score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency17%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
29%
2025
Math
17%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

0.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where The Delta Academy 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,363/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Las Vegas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,661

Median home value

$346,500

Median rent

$1,646/mo

College educated

16.5%

Homeownership

60.2%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
0.6% participation·State avg: 3.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Desert Rose HSEnrollment path unverified4.59–120.1 mi114Compare →
Democracy Prep at Agassi HighCharter · enrollment unverified6.59–121.4 mi355Compare →
Canyon Springs HSEnrollment path unverified3.99–121.6 mi2,810Compare →
West Preparatory Institute J-shsEnrollment path unverified5.86–121.6 mi1,210Compare →

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
#289 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

The Delta Academy J-shs is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About The Delta Academy J-shs

The Delta Academy J-shs is a public high school in North Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 1,218 students in grades 6th-12th with a 58:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #546 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Delta Academy J-shs

What grades does The Delta Academy J-shs serve?

The Delta Academy J-shs serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend The Delta Academy J-shs?

The Delta Academy J-shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,218 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Delta Academy J-shs?

The student-teacher ratio at The Delta Academy J-shs is 58:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does The Delta Academy J-shs rank in NV?

The Delta Academy J-shs ranks #546 of 691 schools in NV.

What is The Delta Academy J-shs's MySchoolScout rating?

The Delta Academy J-shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 The Delta Academy J-shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, The Delta Academy J-shs has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is The Delta Academy J-shs a charter school?

Yes, The Delta Academy J-shs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is The Delta Academy J-shs a Title I school?

No, The Delta Academy J-shs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Delta Academy J-shs?

0.2% of students at The Delta Academy 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
1,218
Student-Teacher Ratio
58:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.4%
4-Year Graduation
59.0%
Area population (ZIP 89032)
48,055
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
34.4
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 89032; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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