Serving 77 students in grades 6-12, Spring Mountain J-shs ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Mountain J-shs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Spring Mountain J-shs's student population of 77 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Spring Mountain J-shs ranks within the top 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Mountain J-shs is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#324 out of 684 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
19:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
45%
Black
69%
12%
White
5%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Mountain J-shs's ranking?
Spring Mountain J-shs is ranked #324 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spring Mountain J-shs?
The graduation rate of Spring Mountain J-shs is 50%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Spring Mountain J-shs?
77 students attend Spring Mountain J-shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Spring Mountain J-shs students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Mountain J-shs?
Spring Mountain J-shs has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Spring Mountain J-shs offer ?
Spring Mountain J-shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Mountain J-shs part of?
Spring Mountain J-shs is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Spring Mountain J-shs located?
Spring Mountain J-shs is located in the Copper Crest neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV.
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