Serving 64 students in grades 6-12, Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs's student population of 64 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
12%
44%
Black
47%
12%
White
27%
28%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs's ranking?
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs is ranked #321 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs often compared to?
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shsis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Willow J-shs, Variety J-shs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% 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 Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs?
The graduation rate of Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs is 50%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs?
64 students attend Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs students are Black, 27% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs?
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs offer ?
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs part of?
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs located?
Miley Achievement 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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