Serving 2,451 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Somerset Academy Losee ranks in the bottom 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 22% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Losee ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Somerset Academy Losee's student population of 2,451 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
2,451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Losee ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy Losee is 0.66, 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
#366 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
53%
44%
Black
21%
12%
White
12%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Academy Losee's ranking?
Somerset Academy Losee is ranked #366 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Somerset Academy Losee often compared to?
Somerset Academy Loseeis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Academy North Las Vegas by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset Academy Losee?
The graduation rate of Somerset Academy Losee is 95%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Somerset Academy Losee?
2,451 students attend Somerset Academy Losee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Somerset Academy Losee students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Losee?
Somerset Academy Losee has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Losee offer ?
Somerset Academy Losee offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Somerset Academy Losee part of?
Somerset Academy Losee is part of State-Sponsored Charter Schools School District.
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