Cowan Academic Center J-SHS
Alternative School · Las Vegas, NV
Cowan Academic Center J-SHS is a alternative school school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving grades 06–12 with 98 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 5.2:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 47 | 48% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 37% |
| White | 7 | 7% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 2% |
| Asian | 1 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 98 | 55M / 43F |
English Language Learners: 3 (3% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | S | 26.2% | 2 |
| Reading Proficiency | S | 41.7% | 2 |
| Science Proficiency | . | — | — |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | <50% | — |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 98 | 100% |
Contact & Location
5300 E Russell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
Phone: (702)799-6380
Other Schools in District
- Abston Sandra B ES Elementary
- Adams Kirk ES Elementary
- Adcock O K ES Elementary
- Alamo Tony ES Elementary
- Allen Dean LaMar ES Elementary
- Antonello Lee ES Elementary
- Bailey Sister Robert Joseph ES Elementary
- Barber Shirley A ES Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 89122) → CensusDepth.com
- Nevada population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Nevada teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
320006000597
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD