Desert Willow J-SHS

32 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Desert Willow Secondary, located at 245 N. Pecos Rd. in Las Vegas, is a specialized educational facility operating within the Clark County School District. As an alternative education setting, the school is designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. It focuses on providing a structured, supportive atmosphere that addresses the unique academic and behavioral needs of its student body, often serving those who are at risk of falling behind or who require a more individualized approach to their studies.

The school emphasizes credit recovery and personalized instruction to help students stay on track toward high school graduation. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a dedicated staff, Desert Willow Secondary aims to foster a more focused learning experience where students can build the necessary academic foundations and social skills to transition successfully into post-secondary life or career pathways.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Willow J-SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	8
Black	12
Two or More	3

Black
12 (37.5%)
White
9 (28.1%)
Hispanic
8 (25.0%)
Two or More
3 (9.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clark County
Phone:	(702)799-5631
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 4

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 5

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 5

Grade 12 5

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Desert Willow J-SHS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	4
Grade 7	3
Grade 8	5
Grade 9	4
Grade 10	5
Grade 11	5
Grade 12	5
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Desert Willow J-SHS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	14	43.8%
Male	18	56.2%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)