How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cowan Academic Center J-SHS | Desert Oasis HS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Las Vegas, NV |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 98 | 3,300 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 6.7:1 | 25.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 98.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cowan Academic Center J-SHS | Desert Oasis HS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,359 | $13,359 |
| District | CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cowan Academic Center J-SHS | Desert Oasis HS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.1% | 23.3% |
| African American | 36.7% | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.0% | 29.9% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 16.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.0% | 3.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 11.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cowan Academic Center J-SHS | Desert Oasis HS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 23 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 32.7:1 | 366.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 259 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.