Serving 54 students in grades 6-8, Washington Continuation Junior High School 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Nevada state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Nevada state average of 66%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
66%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
19:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(15-16)45%
42%
Black
(15-16)38%
10%
White
(15-16)14%
34%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NV state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% NV state average).
How many students attend Washington Continuation Junior High School?
54 students attend Washington Continuation Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Washington Continuation Junior High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Continuation Junior High School?
Washington Continuation Junior High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Washington Continuation Junior High School offer ?
Washington Continuation Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Washington Continuation Junior High School part of?
Washington Continuation Junior High School is part of Clark County School District.
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