- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
South Academic Center J-Shs
Federal NCES profile for South Academic Center J-Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000499
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Academic Center J-Shs earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Academic Center J-Shs has class sizes smaller than 96% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Academic Center J-Shs ranks #3 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
South Academic Center J-Shs shrank from 182 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (-33.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 320006000499 · Las Vegas, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
115 enr · 7.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
South Academic Center J-Shs shrank from 182 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (-33.5%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
South Academic Center 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 115
South Academic Center J-Shs
115 students
What this shows South Academic Center J-Shs reports 115 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Academic Center J-Shs compares
South Academic Center J-Shs is a shrinking 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 62% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 30% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 4% in Nevada - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 38 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 65.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
African American 40.0%
Two or More 7.8%
White 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, South Academic Center 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 South 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 South Academic Center 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 (~115 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Academic Center J-Shs
How many students attend South Academic Center J-Shs?
South Academic Center J-Shs has 115 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 121 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Academic Center J-Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at South Academic Center J-Shs is 7.7:1, which is 62% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 51% 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 South Academic Center J-Shs?
100.0% of students at South 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 South Academic Center J-Shs?
The largest demographic group at South Academic Center J-Shs is Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Academic Center J-Shs?
South Academic Center J-Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Academic Center J-Shs rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, South Academic Center J-Shs ranks #3 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 South 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.