Serving 104 students in grades 6-12, Variety 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Variety J-shs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Variety J-shs's student population of 104 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Variety J-shs 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 Variety J-shs is 0.76, which is more 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
#671 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
36%
44%
Black
22%
12%
White
24%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Variety J-shs's ranking?
Variety J-shs is ranked #671 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Variety J-shs often compared to?
Variety J-shsis often viewed alongside schools like Miller John F, Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, Desert Willow J-shs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Variety J-shs?
The graduation rate of Variety J-shs is 20%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Variety J-shs?
104 students attend Variety J-shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Variety J-shs students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Variety J-shs offer ?
Variety J-shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Variety J-shs part of?
Variety J-shs is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Variety J-shs located?
Variety 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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