Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs

601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 28 students in grades 6-12, Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

School Overview

Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs's student population of 28 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
28 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
5 teachers
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs ranks within the top 20% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#138 out of 692 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
4%
6%
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Hispanic
21%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
54%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs and the percentage of Black public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
14%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs and the percentage of White public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≤10%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs and public school graduation rate of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
79%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs's ranking?
Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs is ranked #138 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs?
The graduation rate of Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs is 10%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs?
28 students attend Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs offer ?
Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs part of?
Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs located?
Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs is located in the East Las Vegas neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 28 other public schools located in East Las Vegas.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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