HELEN C CANNON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Helen C Cannon Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Las Vegas, NV with about 955 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, Helen C Cannon Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Helen C. Cannon Junior High School, located at 5850 Euclid Ave. in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a public middle school serving the educational needs of the local community within the Clark County School District. The school is named in honor of Helen C. Cannon, who was a dedicated educator and influential figure in Nevada’s public school system. The campus serves students in grades 6 through 8, providing a structured environment intended to bridge the transition between elementary school and the rigorous academic expectations of high school.

The school focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, while also offering elective opportunities to encourage student interests. Beyond academics, Helen C. Cannon Junior High strives to foster a supportive school culture through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and social initiatives designed to help adolescents develop essential interpersonal skills. As part of the broader Las Vegas educational landscape, the school works to meet the diverse needs of its student population by leveraging district resources to support academic growth and student well-being.

For more information, contact Helen C Cannon Junior High School at (702) 799-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.