Johnson Walter JHS Academy of Int'l Studies

1,329 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Walter Johnson Junior High School, located on Ducharme Avenue in Las Vegas, is a public middle school that operates as part of the Clark County School District. As an Academy of International Studies, the school places a specialized focus on global awareness and cultural literacy, aiming to prepare students for an increasingly interconnected world. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while fostering critical thinking skills, language proficiency, and an appreciation for diverse perspectives.

Beyond its academic core, the school is known for being a vital hub within its neighborhood. It provides a structured environment that emphasizes personal responsibility and social development during the transitional middle school years. By integrating international themes into its coursework and extracurricular activities, Walter Johnson Junior High strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with the communication and collaborative skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

1,329

Total Students

72.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnson Walter JHS Academy of Int'l Studies
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	649
Black	214
Asian	95
Two or More	94
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
649 (48.8%)
White
261 (19.6%)
Black
214 (16.1%)
Asian
95 (7.1%)
Two or More
94 (7.1%)
Pacific Islander
14 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	Yes
District:	Clark County
Phone:	(702)799-4480
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 6 479

Grade 7 429

Grade 8 421

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Johnson Walter JHS Academy of Int'l Studies
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	479
Grade 7	429
Grade 8	421

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Johnson Walter JHS Academy of Int'l Studies
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	682	51.3%
Male	647	48.7%

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