JACOBSEN HIGH (CHINA SPRING YC)
Jacobsen High (China Spring YC) is a public high school that is part of the Douglas school district, located in Minden, NV with about 43 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 12 teachers, Jacobsen High (China Spring YC) has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Jacobsen High School, located at the China Spring Youth Center in Minden, Nevada, is a specialized educational facility designed to serve students who are currently placed within the juvenile justice or residential treatment system. Operated in partnership with the Douglas County School District, the school provides a structured, therapeutic academic environment. Its primary mission is to ensure that students continue their progress toward a high school diploma while navigating the challenges of their residential placement, emphasizing credit recovery and educational continuity.
The academic program at Jacobsen High is tailored to meet the specific needs of its transient student population through small class sizes and individualized instruction. By focusing on core curriculum requirements, the school aims to minimize academic disruption and prepare students for successful reintegration into traditional school settings or post-secondary opportunities. Through its integration with the China Spring Youth Center’s mission, the school plays a vital role in providing the stability and academic support necessary for students to develop better decision-making skills and long-term educational goals.
For more information, contact Jacobsen High (China Spring YC) at (775) 265-5433 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 265-5433
JACOBSEN HIGH (CHINA SPRING YC) is a public school in Minden, NV with about 43 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Douglas
- Total Students:
- 43
- Teachers:
- 12
- 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 43 students
- White
- 44.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 37.2%
- Two or more races
- 9.3%
- Black or African American
- 4.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.3%
- Female
- 32.6%
- Male
- 67.4%
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.