Serving 98 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 5:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cowan Academic Center J-shs's student population of 98 students has grown by 276% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
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 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. 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
5:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
48%
46%
Black
37%
12%
White
7%
26%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted32.7%
33.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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?
98 students attend Cowan Academic Center J-shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cowan Academic Center J-shs students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cowan Academic Center J-shs?
Cowan Academic Center J-shs has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
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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