Enrollment
113
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Peterson Academic Center J-Shs
Federal NCES profile for Peterson Academic Center J-Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000598
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peterson Academic Center J-Shs earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Nevada schools.
- #6 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Peterson Academic Center J-Shs has class sizes smaller than 95% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peterson Academic Center J-Shs ranks #6 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peterson Academic Center J-Shs compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peterson Academic Center J-Shs
Peterson Academic Center J-Shs is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 113 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Peterson Academic Center J-Shs is leaner than roughly 95% of Nevada schools and 58% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 113 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 35 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 57 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Clark County School District spends $11,565 per pupil, 30% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 39 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 113 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Las Vegas's public schools, it stands alongside Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students): Peterson Academic Center J-Shs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.7:1 vs 23:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Peterson Academic Center J-Shs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Peterson Academic Center J-Shs compares
Peterson Academic Center J-Shs on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 58% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 5% in Nevada - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,565
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
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 57 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
White 7.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Peterson Academic Center J-Shs is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Peterson Academic Center J-Shs.
$11,565
Per student
-30%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 65.9%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Peterson Academic Center J-Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Education Programs | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Nv Learning Academy J-Shs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peterson Academic Center J-Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~113 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Peterson Academic Center J-Shs
How many students attend Peterson Academic Center J-Shs?
Peterson Academic Center J-Shs has 113 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peterson Academic Center J-Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Peterson Academic Center J-Shs is 8.7:1, which is 58% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peterson Academic Center J-Shs?
98.4% of students at Peterson Academic Center J-Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peterson Academic Center J-Shs?
The largest demographic group at Peterson Academic Center J-Shs is African American at 47.8% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peterson Academic Center J-Shs?
Peterson Academic Center J-Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Peterson Academic Center J-Shs rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Peterson Academic Center J-Shs ranks #6 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.
Is Peterson Academic Center J-Shs a good school?
Peterson Academic Center J-Shs earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Nevada schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Peterson Academic Center 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.
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