West Preparatory Institute J-SHS

2050 Sapphire Stone Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89106

1,276 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

West Preparatory Academy at Charles I. West Hall is a public secondary school located in the historic Westside community of Las Vegas, Nevada. As part of the Clark County School District, the school serves a diverse student population, offering a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. The campus is noted for its focus on providing a structured, supportive learning environment aimed at fostering both academic achievement and personal development for students in the surrounding urban neighborhood.

The school is distinct for its close integration with the local community and its commitment to bridging educational gaps in the area. By providing a traditional secondary curriculum, West Preparatory Academy emphasizes the importance of core subjects, extracurricular engagement, and student growth. As a hub for the Charles I. West Hall area, the institution plays a vital role in local education, striving to empower its student body with the necessary tools and resources to succeed beyond graduation in an increasingly competitive landscape.

1,276

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Preparatory Institute J-SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	838
Black	340
Asian	13
Two or More	29
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
838 (65.7%)
Black
340 (26.6%)
White
45 (3.5%)
Two or More
29 (2.3%)
Asian
13 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clark County
Phone:	(702)799-3120
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 312

Grade 7 307

Grade 8 318

Grade 9 96

Grade 10 74

Grade 11 93

Grade 12 76