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Peterson Academic Center J-SHS

PublicGrades 6–12
Las Vegas, Nevada · Clark County
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students154
Student:Teacher11.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
Peterson Academic Center J-SHS
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 580
154
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
100%+22.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Peterson Academic Center J-SHS is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school enrolls 154 students. It is part of the Clark County district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Nevada state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictClark County
County32003
CityLas Vegas
ZIP89149
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID320006000598

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment154

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)