Serving 113 students in grades 6-12, Variety J-shs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Variety J-shs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Variety J-shs's student population of 113 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Motto
A Spectrum of Learning...See the Possibilities
School Rankings
Variety J-shs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Variety J-shs is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#660 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
41%
46%
Black
21%
12%
White
19%
26%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
11%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Variety J-shs's ranking?
Variety J-shs is ranked #660 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Variety J-shs often compared to?
Variety J-shsis often viewed alongside schools like Miller John F, Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, Desert Willow J-shs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Variety J-shs?
The graduation rate of Variety J-shs is 50%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Variety J-shs?
113 students attend Variety J-shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Variety J-shs students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Variety J-shs offer ?
Variety J-shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Variety J-shs part of?
Variety J-shs is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Variety J-shs located?
Variety J-shs is located in the East Las Vegas neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 26 other public schools located in East Las Vegas.
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