Garside Frank F JHS

300 S Torrey Pines Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89107

1,017 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Frank F. Garside Junior High School, located on South Torrey Pines Drive in Las Vegas, is a public school serving the local community within the Clark County School District. As a junior high school, it focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, providing a structured academic environment designed to prepare students for the transition into high school. The school is situated in a central area of Las Vegas, functioning as a neighborhood hub for families living in the surrounding region.

Academically, Garside Junior High typically offers a standard middle-level curriculum that encompasses core subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies, often complemented by elective courses aimed at fostering student interests in the arts, technology, and physical education. Like many schools in the district, it strives to create an inclusive environment that supports student achievement through a variety of extracurricular programs, athletics, and social activities, helping students build both their academic foundations and their personal character during their formative years.

1,017

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garside Frank F JHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	705
Black	173
Asian	11
Two or More	48
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
705 (69.3%)
Black
173 (17.0%)
White
65 (6.4%)
Two or More
48 (4.7%)
Asian
11 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

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)799-4245
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,017
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	998
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 6 289

Grade 7 356

Grade 8 372

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Garside Frank F JHS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	289
Grade 7	356
Grade 8	372

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Garside Frank F JHS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	475	46.7%
Male	542	53.3%

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