NEVADA STATE HIGH SCHOOL DOWNTOWN
Nevada State High School Downtown is a public charter high school that is part of the State Sponsored Charter Schools school district, located in Las Vegas, NV with about 46 students offering grade levels from 11th Grade to 12th Grade.
Nevada State High School (NSHS) Downtown is a specialized public charter school located in Las Vegas that focuses on an "early college" academic model. Designed for high school juniors and seniors, the institution bridges the gap between secondary education and higher education by allowing students to earn actual college credits while simultaneously completing their high school diploma requirements. By transitioning students into a collegiate environment, the school aims to better prepare them for the rigor of university life and professional career paths.
The program at NSHS Downtown is characterized by its emphasis on student independence, accountability, and college readiness. Students take courses through local college partners, often attending classes on actual college campuses, which provides them with a head start on their undergraduate degrees—frequently at little to no cost for tuition and books. This model is particularly appealing to self-motivated students who are looking for a more mature, focused academic experience that accelerates their progress toward both high school graduation and post-secondary success.
For more information, contact Nevada State High School Downtown at (702) 953-2600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 953-2600
http://www.earlycollegenv.com
NEVADA STATE HIGH SCHOOL DOWNTOWN is a public Charter school in Las Vegas, NV with about 46 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nevada
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Nevada Department of Education - District:
- State Sponsored Charter Schools
- Total Students:
- 46
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 46 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEVADA STATE HIGH SCHOOL DOWNTOWN is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 76.1%
- White
- 13.0%
- Black or African American
- 6.5%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Female
- 58.7%
- Male
- 41.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.