Laughlin J-Senior High School

Summary:

Laughlin J-Senior High School is a public high school located in Laughlin, Nevada, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 395 students. The school is part of the Clark County School District, which is ranked 7th out of 13 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laughlin J-Senior High School consistently underperforms compared to the Clark County and Nevada state averages in standardized test scores, such as SBAC Mathematics and Reading. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rate in SBAC Mathematics for all grades was 16.3%, compared to 30.1% for Clark County and 32.6% for the state. Similarly, the school's proficiency rate in SBAC Reading for all grades was 33.6%, compared to 39.3% for Clark County and 41.3% for the state. The school's performance in SBAC Science and ACT English also lags behind the district and state averages.

Laughlin J-Senior High School has a very high percentage of students (over 99%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nevada high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Laughlin J-Senior High School, ranging from $14,784 to $17,417 per student over the past few years, the academic performance of the school remains below the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 1900 Cougar Dr
       Laughlin, NV  89029


(702) 298-1996

District: Clark County

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,417 Help


Feeder schools for Laughlin J-Senior High School:

Elementary:    Bennett William G Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  395

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.5%
Hispanic:
38.5%
African American:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Compare Details Laughlin J-Senior High School ranks worse than 62.1% of middle schools in Nevada. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details Laughlin J-Senior High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Laughlin J-Senior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.5%), Hispanic (38.5%), African American (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laughlin J-Senior High School is 17.1, which is the 15th best among 47 high schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laughlin J-Senior High School is $17,417, which is the 14th highest among 47 high schools in the Clark County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Laughlin J-Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Laughlin J-Senior High School 95th of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See Laughlin J-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Clark County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark County 7th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laughlin J-Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Laughlin J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 42.73 72nd 121 40.5%
2014 44.09 68th 117 41.9%
2016 21.15 94th 122 23.0%
2017 24.90 95th 126 24.6%
2018 18.18 95th 114 16.7%
2019 30.83 113th 159 28.9%
2022 18.61 119th 151 21.2%
2023 33.44 91st 152 40.1%
2024 31.20 95th 153 37.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Laughlin J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.60 74th 100 26.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Laughlin J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.75 101st 106 4.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Laughlin J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.20 78th 108 27.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Laughlin J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.78 63rd 95 33.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Laughlin J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.87 100th 105 4.8%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Laughlin J-Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Laughlin J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 37.90 78th 110 29.1%
2014 52.77 59th 105 43.8%
2015 66.95 38th 107 64.5%
2016 37.34 74th 113 34.5%
2017 34.01 82nd 125 34.4%
2018 34.81 80th 118 32.2%
2019 32.68 87th 136 36.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Laughlin J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.97 46th 75 38.7%
2018 48.73 45th 99 54.5%
2019 52.09 39th 109 64.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Laughlin J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 36.06 58th 80 27.5%
2018 38.34 64th 99 35.4%
2019 44.94 69th 121 43.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Laughlin J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.62 49th 79 38.0%
2018 24.96 87th 108 19.4%
2019 28.98 85th 126 32.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Laughlin J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.05 60th 73 17.8%
2018 50.48 38th 92 58.7%
2019 20.57 91st 110 17.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Laughlin J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.04 52nd 78 33.3%
2018 22.52 84th 100 16.0%
2019 22.35 95th 117 18.8%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a citizen
Thursday, October 14, 2010

Open Quote The teachers at this school are fantastic. I have a granddaughter enrolled there and she is getting such a wonderful education. The small classes are such a plus. The teachers go above and beyond of what is expected of them. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Laughlin J-Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 310 10 9 48 6 n/a n/a 0 383
1993 364 12 9 41 5 n/a n/a 0 431
1994 390 7 13 52 4 n/a n/a 0 466
1995 370 19 16 78 6 n/a n/a 0 489
1996 370 19 16 78 6 n/a n/a 0 489
1997 379 20 17 80 4 n/a n/a 0 500
1998 348 16 17 77 3 n/a n/a 0 461
1999 337 17 11 79 1 n/a n/a 0 445
2000 337 19 7 73 2 n/a n/a 0 438
2001 355 18 7 60 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2002 318 13 8 55 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2003 318 13 8 55 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2004 333 21 7 62 2 n/a n/a 0 425
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 422 422
2006 294 25 12 96 5 n/a n/a 0 432
2007 310 27 13 97 7 n/a n/a 0 454
2008 290 32 13 100 5 n/a n/a 0 440
2009 310 18 17 102 4 n/a n/a 0 451
2010 38 9 0 29 1 n/a n/a 0 77
2011 232 19 8 103 4 4 33 0 403
2012 245 20 8 119 2 3 27 0 424
2013 232 13 4 101 7 2 33 0 392
2014 213 14 10 90 5 1 32 0 365
2015 181 8 7 89 2 0 29 0 316
2016 165 21 8 116 1 0 35 0 346
2017 171 23 10 134 1 2 33 0 374
2018 170 32 8 144 0 2 27 0 383
2019 165 24 10 148 1 0 31 0 379
2020 165 27 8 141 0 0 43 0 384
2021 153 44 6 144 0 0 32 1 380
2022 144 38 5 149 0 0 28 1 365
2023 156 49 7 152 0 2 27 2 395

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Laughlin J-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 383 22.0 17.4 n/a
1993 431 24.0 18.0 11.8
1994 466 24.0 19.4 n/a
1995 489 27.0 18.1 31.1
1996 489 27.0 18.1 31.1
1997 500 28.0 17.9 23.2
1998 461 29.0 15.9 40.1
1999 445 28.0 15.9 37.8
2000 438 27.0 16.3 34
2001 440 29.0 15.2 22
2002 394 28.0 14.1 46.4
2003 394 28.0 14.1 46.4
2004 425 32.0 13.3 43.3
2005 422 n/a n/a n/a
2006 432 26.0 16.6 n/a
2007 454 28.0 16.2 n/a
2008 440 27.0 16.3 41.1
2009 451 28.0 16.1 41.2
2010 77 28.0 2.7 96.1
2011 403 27.0 14.9 51.9
2012 424 27.0 15.7 59.4
2013 392 25.0 15.6 55.9
2014 365 26.0 14.0 59.7
2015 316 25.0 12.6 64.6
2016 346 23.0 15.0 69.1
2017 374 23.0 16.2 71.9
2018 383 25.0 15.3 100
2019 379 20.0 18.9 100
2020 384 24.0 16.0 99.2
2021 380 19.0 20.0 99.7
2022 365 n/a n/a 99.7
2023 395 23.0 17.1 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Laughlin J-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 383 22.0 17.4 n/a
1993 431 24.0 18.0 11.8
1994 466 24.0 19.4 n/a
1995 489 27.0 18.1 31.1
1996 489 27.0 18.1 31.1
1997 500 28.0 17.9 23.2
1998 461 29.0 15.9 40.1
1999 445 28.0 15.9 37.8
2000 438 27.0 16.3 34
2001 440 29.0 15.2 22
2002 394 28.0 14.1 46.4
2003 394 28.0 14.1 46.4
2004 425 32.0 13.3 43.3
2005 422 n/a n/a n/a
2006 432 26.0 16.6 n/a
2007 454 28.0 16.2 n/a
2008 440 27.0 16.3 41.1
2009 451 28.0 16.1 41.2
2010 77 28.0 2.7 96.1
2011 403 27.0 14.9 51.9
2012 424 27.0 15.7 59.4
2013 392 25.0 15.6 55.9
2014 365 26.0 14.0 59.7
2015 316 25.0 12.6 64.6
2016 346 23.0 15.0 69.1
2017 374 23.0 16.2 71.9
2018 383 25.0 15.3 100
2019 379 20.0 18.9 100
2020 384 24.0 16.0 99.2
2021 380 19.0 20.0 99.7
2022 365 n/a n/a 99.7
2023 395 23.0 17.1 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Laughlin J-Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $487 (3.2%) $14,699 (96.8%) $15,187
2020 $705 (4.5%) $14,835 (95.5%) $15,539
2021 $1,996 (13.5%) $12,788 (86.5%) $14,784
2022 $1,701 (9.8%) $15,716 (90.2%) $17,417

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laughlin J-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 113th of 159 Middle schoolsRanks 91st of 152 Middle schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Laughlin J-Senior High School)15.224.1
 8.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)3224.8
 7.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)34.228
 6.2%
6th Grade Reading (Laughlin J-Senior High School)26.136.4
 10.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Clark County)44.636.1
 8.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Nevada)45.838.4
 7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Laughlin J-Senior High School)17.217.9
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)3125
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)32.427.6
 4.8%
7th Grade Reading (Laughlin J-Senior High School)39.748.2
 8.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.740.3
 9.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.942.1
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Laughlin J-Senior High School)55.629
 26.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Clark County)46.737.2
 9.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Nevada)47.539.4
 8.1%
8th Grade Science (Laughlin J-Senior High School)29.325.8
 3.5%
   8th Grade Science (Clark County)35.329.5
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Nevada)36.832.7
 4.1%
11th Grade English (Laughlin J-Senior High School)39.235.4
 3.8%
   11th Grade English (Clark County)46.245.9
 0.3%
   11th Grade English (Nevada)46.745.9
 0.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Laughlin J-Senior High School)22.216.3
 5.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Laughlin J-Senior High School)41.137.6
 3.5%
   All Grades Reading (Clark County)48.339
 9.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Laughlin J-Senior High School)29.325.8
 3.5%
   All Grades Science (Clark County)28.923
 5.9%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%
All Grades Science (Laughlin J-Senior High School)17.415.9
 1.5%
   All Grades Science (Clark County)26.918.7
 8.2%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)26.920.1
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students379395
 4.2%
African American2449
 104.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian107
 30%
Hispanic148152
 2.7%
Pacific Islander02
White165156
 5.5%
Two or More Races3127
 12.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.5%
 0.5%


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Students at Laughlin J-Senior High School are 39% White, 38% Hispanic, 12% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 395 students attended Laughlin J-Senior High School.

Laughlin J-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bennett William G Elementary School


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