Peterson Academic Center J-SHS

Peterson Academic Center J-SHS is an one-room-style high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, part of Clark County. The school caters to 113 students in grades 6 through 12. By comparison, Nevada's public schools average about 973 students each, so Peterson Academic Center J-SHS sits 88% leaner than that benchmark.

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

On the student-mix side, Peterson Academic Center J-SHS shows that the most-represented group is Black (48%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school reports 39% Hispanic, 7% White, 5% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 12% Black, putting the school's mix visibly more Black than the area baseline.

On the resource side, Peterson Academic Center J-SHS reports 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 7.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 72.6:1, putting Peterson Academic Center J-SHS tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the surrounding community, Clark County reports that median household income runs about $76,472, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, 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 Peterson Academic Center J-SHS is one.

The closest other public school is Centennial HS, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in an urban setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count grew 30%: 87 students in 2018 compared to 113 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share climbed from 20% to 39%.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.