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Laughlin J-Senior High School

Q: Is Laughlin J-Senior High School a good school?

Laughlin J-Senior High School ranks 37 th of 103 Nevada high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

37^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 103 Nevada High Schools

Better than 64% of Nevada high schools

Summary

Laughlin J-Senior High School is a public high school located in Laughlin, Nevada, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 330 students. The school is part of the Clark County School District, which is ranked 5th out of 12 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Laughlin J-Senior High School has consistently underperformed compared to the Clark County and Nevada state averages in standardized test scores across subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in SBAC Mathematics (20.4%) and SBAC Reading (30.2%) were significantly lower than the Clark County (33% and 43.9%) and Nevada (35.4% and 45.6%) averages. However, the school's 11th-grade students performed better than the district and state in the ACT English exam, with 63.8% proficiency compared to 48.8% in Clark County and 47.6% in Nevada. The school has also maintained a relatively stable four-year graduation rate, ranging from 81.4% to 82.6% over the past few years, though still lower than the Clark County district average.

One area of concern for Laughlin J-Senior High School is the high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 25.6% to 35.7% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school serves a student population that is predominantly from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 99.49% to 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school has relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $14,784 to $17,417 per student, the mixed performance of different student subgroups suggests the importance of implementing targeted strategies to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

313

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,417

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1900 Cougar Dr
Laughlin, NV 89029

(702) 298-1996

District: Clark County

Feeder schools for Laughlin J-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Bennett William G Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.0%

White:

37.1%

African American:

12.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 29th percentile in 2013 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 35 percentile points since 2013

✓Above the Nevada median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Nevada average (29% vs 38% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (36% vs 27% Nevada)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school29%

District avg36%

Nevada avg38%

Middle school

105^th of 151

Nevada public middle schools ?

Bottom 30%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 23% (2016) to bottom 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

37^th of 103

Nevada public high schools ?

Top 36%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

18^th of 51High Schools in the Clark County

5^th of 12Clark County among Nevada districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2025	26.7	105 of 151	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.2	95 of 153	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.4	91 of 152	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	18.6	119 of 151	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.8	113 of 159	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.2	95 of 114	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	24.9	95 of 126	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	21.1	94 of 122	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	44.1	68 of 117	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	42.7	72 of 121	40.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	11.7	101 of 106	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	33.8	63 of 95	33.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	26.6	74 of 100	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	27.2	78 of 108	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	10.9	100 of 105	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2025	60.8	37 of 103	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	32.7	87 of 136	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.8	80 of 118	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	34.0	82 of 125	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	37.3	74 of 113	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	67.0	38 of 107	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	52.8	59 of 105	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	37.9	78 of 110	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2019	44.9	69 of 121	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.3	64 of 99	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.1	58 of 80	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2019	20.6	91 of 110	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	50.5	38 of 92	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	22.0	60 of 73	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2019	52.1	39 of 109	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.7	45 of 99	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	45.0	46 of 75	38.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2019	29.0	85 of 126	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	25.0	87 of 108	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	37.6	49 of 79	38.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2019	22.4	95 of 117	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.5	84 of 100	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	42.0	52 of 78	33.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Hispanic (2018)34th percentile+17 vs school

Male (2018)28th percentile+11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)26th percentile+9 vs school

White (2018)5th percentile-12 vs school

Female (2018)5th percentile-12 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)64th percentile+28 vs school

Female (2019)43rd percentile+7 vs school

Male (2019)33rd percentile-3 vs school

White (2019)19th percentile-17 vs school

Hispanic (2019)17th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Nevada (2024-2025) ?

English64%+16 vs state

Reading30%-15 vs state

Science28%~ state avg

Mathematics20%-15 vs state

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by a citizen
Thursday, October 14, 2010

The teachers at this school are fantastic. I have a granddaughter enrolled there and she is getting such a wonderful education. The small classes are such a plus. The teachers go above and beyond of what is expected of them. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				ACT English (2025)	EOC Science Exam Science (2025)	SBAC Mathematics (2025)		SBAC Reading (2025)				SBAC Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English 11th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science End of Course	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 6th Grade	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	SBAC Reading 8th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 8th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Laughlin J-Senior High School	Public	6-12	1900 Cougar Dr	Laughlin	89029	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 298-1996	313	22	14.2	100.0%	116 (37.1%)	40 (12.8%)	122 (39.0%)	5 (1.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (8.3%)	60.8	37^th of 103 public high schools	64.1%					(n/a)	63.8	26.0	26.0	20.4	19.6	44.4	32.0	30.2	28.0	28.0	$17,417	$1,701	$15,716

Frequently Asked Questions about Laughlin J-Senior High School

What schools feed into Laughlin J-Senior High School?

Laughlin J-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bennett William G Elementary School

What district is Laughlin J-Senior High School in?

Clark County

Is Laughlin J-Senior High School a good school?

Laughlin J-Senior High School ranks 37^th of 103 Nevada high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Laughlin J-Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 313 students attended Laughlin J-Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Laughlin J-Senior High School?

Students at Laughlin J-Senior High School are 39% Hispanic, 37% White, 13% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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