The Delta Academy J-SHS

818 West Brooks Avenue
North Las Vegas, NV 89030

Charter School 1,141 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Delta Academy, located in North Las Vegas, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. The academy is designed to offer a flexible, supportive alternative to the traditional public school setting, placing a strong emphasis on personalized learning and credit recovery. By utilizing an individualized educational model, the school aims to help students who may have struggled in conventional classrooms overcome academic challenges and progress toward high school graduation.

The school is known for its small class sizes and a focused academic environment that prioritizes student engagement and self-paced growth. Beyond standard coursework, Delta Academy integrates vocational and career-readiness programs to ensure students are prepared for life after graduation, whether that involves entering the workforce, military service, or higher education. With its commitment to a "nontraditional" approach, the academy strives to cultivate a community where students receive the targeted attention and resources necessary to rebuild their academic confidence and achieve their long-term goals.

1,141

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

76.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

126.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Delta Academy J-SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	427
Black	262
Asian	26
Two or More	120
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	46

Hispanic
427 (37.5 %)
Black
262 (23.0 %)
White
251 (22.0 %)
Two or More
120 (10.5 %)
Pacific Islander
46 (4.0 %)
Asian
26 (2.3 %)
American Indian
8 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(702)396-2252
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	76.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,426
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 76

Grade 7 119

Grade 8 231

Grade 9 132

Grade 10 183

Grade 11 167

Grade 12 233

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for The Delta Academy J-SHS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	76
Grade 7	119
Grade 8	231
Grade 9	132
Grade 10	183
Grade 11	167
Grade 12	233

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for The Delta Academy J-SHS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	516	45.2%
Male	624	54.7%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)