Serving 32 students in grades 6-12, Southwest Behavior J/shs 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Nevada state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Nevada state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
18:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)3%
6%
Hispanic
(15-16)47%
42%
Black
(15-16)19%
10%
White
(15-16)22%
34%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)9%
6%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NV state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Behavior J/shs?
The graduation rate of Southwest Behavior J/shs is 50%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 75%.
How many students attend Southwest Behavior J/shs?
32 students attend Southwest Behavior J/shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Southwest Behavior J/shs students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Behavior J/shs?
Southwest Behavior J/shs has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Southwest Behavior J/shs offer ?
Southwest Behavior J/shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Southwest Behavior J/shs part of?
Southwest Behavior J/shs is part of Clark County School District.
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