Serving 10 students in grades 9-12, Cowan Sunset Southeast High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 48%).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cowan Sunset Southeast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Cowan Sunset Southeast High School's student population of 10 students has declined by 65% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cowan Sunset Southeast High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
60%
45%
Black
30%
12%
White
10%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cowan Sunset Southeast High School often compared to?
Cowan Sunset Southeast High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cowan Academic Center J-shs, Morris Sunset High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NV state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cowan Sunset Southeast High School?
The graduation rate of Cowan Sunset Southeast High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Cowan Sunset Southeast High School?
10 students attend Cowan Sunset Southeast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Cowan Sunset Southeast High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, and 10% of students are White.
What grades does Cowan Sunset Southeast High School offer ?
Cowan Sunset Southeast High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cowan Sunset Southeast High School part of?
Cowan Sunset Southeast High School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Cowan Sunset Southeast High School located?
Cowan Sunset Southeast High School is located in the Whitney Ranch neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 1 other public schools located in Whitney Ranch.
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