D−
Cowan Academic Center J-SHS
PublicHighGrades 6–12Alternative Education School
5300 E Russell Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89122 · (702) 799-6380 · Part of Clark County School District
Students
98
Students per teacher
5:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
City
Grades
6–12
What stands out about Cowan Academic Center J-SHS
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 29 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 45 pts below the state
- Small classes: 5:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 276.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 25.6%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 42%
Location
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5300 E Russell Rd, Las Vegas
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 65
Grade 716
Grade 828
Grade 916
Grade 1017
Grade 1111
Grade 125
Enrollment over time
26’20
20’21
80’22
127’23
98’24
Up 276.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 48%Black 37%White 7%Two or more races 4%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.