White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS

1,585 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thurman White Academy of the Performing Arts is a highly regarded public middle school located in Henderson, Nevada, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As a magnet school within the Clark County School District, it distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous academics with a robust performing arts program. Students have the opportunity to participate in various creative disciplines, including dance, music, theater, and visual arts, which are woven into the school’s daily culture and extracurricular offerings.

Beyond its artistic focus, the school is known for maintaining high academic standards and fostering a supportive community environment. The campus on Galleria Drive provides a structured setting where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual and artistic talents. By balancing traditional core subjects with creative outlets, Thurman White aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond, making it a popular choice for families in the Henderson area looking for an enriched educational experience.

1,585

Total Students

67.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	744
Black	166
Asian	64
Two or More	165
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	18

Hispanic
744 (47.0 %)
White
425 (26.8 %)
Black
166 (10.5 %)
Two or More
165 (10.4 %)
Asian
64 (4.0 %)
Pacific Islander
18 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(702)799-0777
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,475
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 6 583

Grade 7 546

Grade 8 456

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	583
Grade 7	546
Grade 8	456

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,059	66.8%
Male	524	33.1%
Not Specified	2	0.1%

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