Enrollment
1,445
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Las Vegas, NV
The Delta Academy J-Shs
Federal NCES profile for The Delta Academy J-Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000745Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Delta Academy J-Shs earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in North Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 96.3:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Delta Academy J-Shs has class sizes larger than 99% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Delta Academy J-Shs ranks #2 of 8 public schools in North Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
96.3:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+370% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Delta Academy J-Shs compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Delta Academy J-Shs
The Delta Academy J-Shs is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in North Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 1,445 students.
Class loads run heavy: 96.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Nevada schools and 370% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 99.0% of students qualify for free meals, 29% above the Nevada average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,445 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (23%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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.
Among North Las Vegas's public schools, it stands alongside Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students): The Delta Academy J-Shs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (96.3:1 vs 27:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside The Delta Academy 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 The Delta Academy J-Shs compares
The Delta Academy 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 | 96.3:1 | ▲ 370% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 29% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,445 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
96.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,445
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
96.3:1
students per teacher
- 370% above state mean
Top 99% in Nevada - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
White 22.7%
African American 21.4%
Two or More 10.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, The Delta Academy J-Shs is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes The Delta Academy 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 The Delta Academy 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Delta Academy 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 North Las Vegas
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,445 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Delta Academy J-Shs
How many students attend The Delta Academy J-Shs?
The Delta Academy J-Shs has 1,445 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Delta Academy J-Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at The Delta Academy J-Shs is 96.3:1, which is 370% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 513% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Delta Academy J-Shs?
99.0% of students at The Delta Academy J-Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Delta Academy J-Shs?
The largest demographic group at The Delta Academy J-Shs is Hispanic or Latino at 40.2% of enrollment, in North Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Delta Academy J-Shs?
The Delta Academy J-Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Delta Academy J-Shs rank among public schools in North Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, The Delta Academy J-Shs ranks #2 of 8 public schools in North Las Vegas, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Las Vegas on the city page.
Is The Delta Academy J-Shs a good school?
The Delta Academy J-Shs earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 The Delta Academy 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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