Serving 127 students in grades 6-12, Cowan Academic Center 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cowan Academic Center J-shs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cowan Academic Center J-shs's student population of 127 students has grown by 388% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Rankings
Cowan Academic Center J-shs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cowan Academic Center J-shs is 0.64, 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
#667 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
50%
45%
Black
33%
12%
White
7%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cowan Academic Center J-shs's ranking?
Cowan Academic Center J-shs is ranked #667 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Cowan Academic Center J-shs often compared to?
Cowan Academic Center J-shsis often viewed alongside schools like Cowan Sunset Southeast High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cowan Academic Center J-shs?
The graduation rate of Cowan Academic Center J-shs is 50%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 80%.
How many students attend Cowan Academic Center J-shs?
127 students attend Cowan Academic Center J-shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cowan Academic Center J-shs students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cowan Academic Center J-shs?
Cowan Academic Center J-shs has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Cowan Academic Center J-shs offer ?
Cowan Academic Center J-shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cowan Academic Center J-shs part of?
Cowan Academic Center J-shs is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Cowan Academic Center J-shs located?
Cowan Academic Center J-shs is located in the Whitney Ranch neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 1 other public schools located in Whitney Ranch.
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