Cowan Academic Center J-SHS

98 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Cowan Academic Center, located on East Russell Road in Las Vegas, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Clark County School District (CCSD). Unlike a traditional neighborhood high school, Cowan serves as an alternative educational setting designed to support students who may require a different environment to succeed academically. The center focuses on providing a structured, supportive atmosphere aimed at credit recovery, behavioral intervention, and personalized instruction to help students stay on track toward graduation.

The school is part of the district's broader initiative to provide flexible pathways for students who face challenges in conventional classroom settings. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing targeted curriculum, the faculty at Cowan work to address both the academic and social-emotional needs of their student body. The facility plays a critical role in the community by offering a "second chance" opportunity, ensuring that students have the necessary resources and individualized attention required to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary success.

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cowan Academic Center J-SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	47
Black	36
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
47 (48.0%)
Black
36 (36.7%)
White
7 (7.1%)
Two or More
4 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (2.0%)
Asian
1 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clark County
Phone:	(702)799-6380
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	98
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 5

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 28

Grade 9 16

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 5

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cowan Academic Center J-SHS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	5
Grade 7	16
Grade 8	28
Grade 9	16
Grade 10	17
Grade 11	11
Grade 12	5

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cowan Academic Center J-SHS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	43	43.9%
Male	55	56.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)