Enrollment
113
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Variety J-Shs
Federal NCES profile for Variety J-Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000108
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Variety J-Shs earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #195 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 97.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 113
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Variety J-Shs ranks #195 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
97.1%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+26% vs state
What stands out at Variety J-Shs
Variety J-Shs is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 113 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.1% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 113 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #34, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Las Vegas's public schools, it stands alongside Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students): Variety J-Shs is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Variety 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 Variety J-Shs compares
Variety J-Shs on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.1% | ▲ 26% | 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
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
50.4%
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
$11,565
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 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 40.7%
African American 21.2%
White 18.6%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Variety 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 Variety 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 Variety 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 | No ratio data |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Variety 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Variety J-Shs
How many students attend Variety J-Shs?
Variety J-Shs has 113 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Las Vegas, NV.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Variety J-Shs?
97.1% of students at Variety J-Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Variety J-Shs?
The largest demographic group at Variety J-Shs is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Variety J-Shs?
Variety J-Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 Variety J-Shs rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Variety J-Shs ranks #195 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 Variety J-Shs a good school?
Variety J-Shs earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Variety 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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