Enrollment
1,276
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
West Preparatory Institute J-Shs
Federal NCES profile for West Preparatory Institute J-Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000460
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Preparatory Institute J-Shs earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #154 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 97.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Preparatory Institute J-Shs has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Preparatory Institute J-Shs ranks #154 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.7%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Preparatory Institute J-Shs compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Preparatory Institute J-Shs
West Preparatory Institute J-Shs is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 1,276 students.
At 19.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nevada median, within a few percentage points of the 20.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.7% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,276 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 85 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.4% 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.
Discipline events run high: 949 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,276 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 27 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Las Vegas's public schools, it stands alongside Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students): West Preparatory Institute J-Shs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.3:1 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 West Preparatory Institute 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 West Preparatory Institute J-Shs compares
West Preparatory Institute 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 | 19.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.7% | ▲ 27% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,276 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,276
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 58% in Nevada - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.4%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
449
in-school suspensions + 500 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 74.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
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 65.7%
African American 26.6%
White 3.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, West Preparatory Institute J-Shs is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes West Preparatory Institute 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 West Preparatory Institute 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 West Preparatory Institute 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 (~1,276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Preparatory Institute J-Shs
How many students attend West Preparatory Institute J-Shs?
West Preparatory Institute J-Shs has 1,276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Preparatory Institute J-Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Preparatory Institute J-Shs is 19.3:1, which is 6% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 23% higher 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 West Preparatory Institute J-Shs?
97.7% of students at West Preparatory Institute J-Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Preparatory Institute J-Shs?
The largest demographic group at West Preparatory Institute J-Shs is Hispanic or Latino at 65.7% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Preparatory Institute J-Shs?
West Preparatory Institute J-Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 West Preparatory Institute J-Shs rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, West Preparatory Institute J-Shs ranks #154 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 West Preparatory Institute J-Shs a good school?
West Preparatory Institute J-Shs earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 West Preparatory Institute 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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