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#581 of 691 schools in NV

Variety 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.

2800 E Stewart Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 5% proficient (2022)
  • <50% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-29.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate<50%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism35.8%

Students at Variety J-shs score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 13% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Variety 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 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 65Bikeable

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

Median income

$38,653

Median home value

$258,100

Median rent

$1,008/mo

College educated

10.5%

Homeownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

27.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 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 Willow J-shsEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–120.7 mi20Compare →
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shsEnrollment path unverified6.06–120.7 mi54Compare →
Clark County Detention Ctr J-shsEnrollment path unverified4.26–120.9 mi37Compare →
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shsEnrollment path unverified5.26–120.9 mi97Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#308 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

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

About Variety J-shs

Variety J-shs is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 106 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #581 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Variety J-shs

What grades does Variety J-shs serve?

Variety J-shs serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Variety J-shs?

Variety J-shs has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.

How does Variety J-shs rank in NV?

Variety J-shs ranks #581 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Variety J-shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Variety J-shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Variety J-shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Variety J-shs has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Variety J-shs a charter school?

No, Variety J-shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Variety J-shs a Title I school?

No, Variety J-shs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Variety J-shs?

100.0% of students at Variety 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
106
0
Type
special_ed
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.8%
4-Year Graduation
<50%
Area population (ZIP 89101)
44,199
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
35.6
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 89101; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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