White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS

1,501 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thurman White Academy of the Performing Arts is a highly regarded public middle school located in Henderson, Nevada, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As a magnet school within the Clark County School District, it distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous academics with a robust performing arts program. Students have the opportunity to participate in various creative disciplines, including dance, music, theater, and visual arts, which are woven into the school’s daily culture and extracurricular offerings.

Beyond its artistic focus, the school is known for maintaining high academic standards and fostering a supportive community environment. The campus on Galleria Drive provides a structured setting where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual and artistic talents. By balancing traditional core subjects with creative outlets, Thurman White aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond, making it a popular choice for families in the Henderson area looking for an enriched educational experience.

1,501

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	690
Black	152
Asian	61
Two or More	156
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
690 (46.0%)
White
421 (28.1%)
Two or More
156 (10.4%)
Black
152 (10.1%)
Asian
61 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
14 (0.9%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clark County
Phone:	(702)799-0777
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,475
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 6 548

Grade 7 502

Grade 8 451

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	548
Grade 7	502
Grade 8	451

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,016	67.7%
Male	483	32.2%
Not Specified	2	0.1%

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