School Overview
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.
746
Total Students
37.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cannon Helen C JHS
Demographic Student Count
White68
Hispanic498
Black100
Asian26
Two or More36
American Indian3
Pacific Islander15
  • Hispanic
    498 (66.8 %)
  • Black
    100 (13.4 %)
  • White
    68 (9.1 %)
  • Two or More
    36 (4.8 %)
  • Asian
    26 (3.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    15 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4 %)
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)799-5600
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 746
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 721
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Grade 6 233
Grade 7 256
Grade 8 257

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cannon Helen C JHS
Grade Student Count
Grade 6233
Grade 7256
Grade 8257
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cannon Helen C JHS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female35147.1%
Male39552.9%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)