- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs
Federal NCES profile for Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000020
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Nevada schools.
- #7 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 105
- students enrolled
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs has class sizes smaller than 98% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs ranks #7 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs grew from 68 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (+42.6%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 320006000020 · Las Vegas, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
105 enr · 5.5:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs grew from 68 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (+42.6%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Juvenile Detention 6-12 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 105
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs
105 students
What this shows Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs reports 105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs compares
Juvenile Detention 6-12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.5:1 | ▼ 73% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 2% in Nevada - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 53 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
White 11.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Juvenile Detention 6-12 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 Juvenile Detention 6-12 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Juvenile Detention 6-12 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.
Similar enrollment (~105 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs
How many students attend Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs?
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs has 105 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 68 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs is 5.5:1, which is 73% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 65% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs?
The largest demographic group at Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs is African American at 50.5% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs?
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs ranks #7 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 Juvenile Detention 6-12 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.