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Cowan Academic Center J-SHS

5300 E Russell Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89122 · (702) 799-6380 · Clark County
GRADES 06–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL98 STUDENTS
Enrollment
98
High
DISTRICT 1,482 · STATE 973
Student : Teacher
5.2:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.1:1 · STATE 72.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
98 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 85%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
5
Grade 7
16
Grade 8
28
Grade 9
16
Grade 10
17
Grade 11
11
Grade 12
5
Student demographics
White
77%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 26%
Hispanic
4748%
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 46%
Black
3637%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 12%
Asian
11%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 6%
Two+
44%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 8%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
22%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
5556%
Female
4344%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
98
+26 (+36%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
5.2:1
was 7.2:1
% White
7%
was 8%
% Hispanic
48%
was 51%
% Black
37%
was 33%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Cowan Academic Center J-SHS

Located at 5300 E Russell Rd, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Cowan Academic Center J-SHS is a very small high school that works with 98 students (grades 6 through 12), one of the schools within Clark County. By comparison, Nevada's public schools average about 973 students each, so Cowan Academic Center J-SHS sits 90% smaller than that benchmark.

Clark County comprises 375 schools with combined enrollment of 301,622 students; Cowan Academic Center J-SHS is among them.

Demographically, Cowan Academic Center J-SHS reports that 48% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school lists 37% Black, 7% White, 4% multiracial, 2% Pacific Islander. By comparison, Clark County as a whole is about 32% Hispanic, so the school skews meaningfully more Hispanic than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, Cowan Academic Center J-SHS lists 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 5.2:1. The state averages around 72.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 100% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Clark County indicate median household earnings sit near $76,472, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Clark County runs 462 public schools (combined enrollment of about 360,225 students), of which Cowan Academic Center J-SHS is one.

Nearest neighbor: Cowan Sunset Southeast HS, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies an inner-city site.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Cowan Academic Center J-SHS has grew 36%, going from 72 students in 2018 to 98 in 2025. Class-load math has narrowed: from 7.2:1 in 2018 to 5.2:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Cowan Academic Center J-SHS community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Clark County at a glance

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Population
2,329,548
Census ACS
Median income
$76,472
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
462
360,225 students

Quick facts

School name
Cowan Academic Center J-SHS
District
Clark County
Address
5300 E Russell Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89122
Phone
(702) 799-6380
County
Clark County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
98
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
5.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
98 (100%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
320006000597
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Cowan Academic Center J-SHS
How large is Cowan Academic Center J-SHS?
Cowan Academic Center J-SHS enrolls approximately 98 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does Cowan Academic Center J-SHS serve?
Cowan Academic Center J-SHS serves grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cowan Academic Center J-SHS?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Cowan Academic Center J-SHS is approximately 5.2:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Cowan Academic Center J-SHS?
At Cowan Academic Center J-SHS, the student body is approximately 7% White, 48% Hispanic, 37% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Cowan Academic Center J-SHS public or private?
Cowan Academic Center J-SHS is a public K-12 school, overseen by Clark County.
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