- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Desert Willow J-Shs
Federal NCES profile for Desert Willow J-Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000683
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Willow J-Shs earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #9 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Willow J-Shs ranks #9 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Desert Willow J-Shs grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (+33.3%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 320006000683 · Las Vegas, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Desert Willow J-Shs grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (+33.3%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Desert Willow J-Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adult Educatio
Adult Education Programs
4,559 students
- Nv Learning Ac
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
3,352 students
- Desert Oasis H
Desert Oasis Hs
3,300 students
- Sierra Vista H
Sierra Vista Hs
3,255 students
- Liberty Hs
Liberty Hs
3,203 students
- This school 32
Desert Willow J-Shs
32 students
What this shows Desert Willow J-Shs reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Willow J-Shs compares
Desert Willow J-Shs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 32 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.5%
White 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 9.4%
Largest group: African American at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Desert Willow J-Shs is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Clark County School District reports $11,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Willow J-Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Education Programs | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Nv Learning Academy J-Shs | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Liberty Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Willow J-Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,352
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 3,255
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 3,203
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Las Vegas
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
Standard public school
3,352 students 23:1 students per teacher
Mater Academy East
Standard public school
2,492 students 56.6:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Red Rock
Standard public school
2,392 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
Standard public school
2,172 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Amplus Durango
Standard public school
1,761 students 41:1 students per teacher
Nevada Virtual Academy
Standard public school
1,625 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Desert Willow J-Shs
How many students attend Desert Willow J-Shs?
Desert Willow J-Shs has 32 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 15 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Willow J-Shs?
The largest demographic group at Desert Willow J-Shs is African American at 37.5% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Willow J-Shs?
Desert Willow J-Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Desert Willow J-Shs rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Willow J-Shs ranks #9 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Desert Willow J-Shs, Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students), Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students), and Desert Oasis Hs (3,300 students). See the Clark County School District district page for the complete list.