Overview

Cowan Academic Center is an alternative school in Las Vegas, NV, offering 2 sports. It is one of 389 schools in Clark County School District.
ACADEMICS

College Prep

ӣƵ gathers college prep information from government-collected data.
Parent Tip
The best high schools offer advanced courses to all students, not a select few.
Sources
ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this school how they ensure students are well-prepared.
Notice something missing or confusing?
Sources
ACADEMICS

Courses & Programs

The list below is a sample of available courses at this school.
Why are advanced academics important?
Sources
ACADEMICS

Race/Ethnicity

Sources
ACADEMICS

Low-Income Students

How a school’s approach to at-risk students affects your child.

This section reflects how well this school serves students from low-income families.

Currently, this information is unavailable. Update me when new information is published on this school's profile.

Sources
ACADEMICS

Students With Disabilities

This section reflects how well this school serves students with disabilities.

Sources
STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
Sources
STUDENT LIFE

Teachers & Staff

What makes a great teacher? The truth may surprise you.
Parent Tip
³󲹳’s the most important thing to look for in the staff at a school?
Sources
STUDENT LIFE

About the School

Sources

Neighborhood

5300 East Russell Road
Las Vegas, NV 89122
School leader: Mr Javier Mendez
(702) 799-6380
(702) 799-6388
School leader email
School attendance zone
Map of Cowan Academic Center address. Map of Cowan Academic Center address. Map of Cowan Academic Center address.

Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Cowan Sunset Southeast High School
    0.0 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    3.0 (1 Review)
  • 5 /10
    Jim Thorpe Elementary School
    0.24 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
    3.1 (12 Reviews)
  • NA
    Oasis Baptist Church
    0.27 miles
    Private; PK, K-12
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Kids R Kids #3 Nv
    0.34 miles
    Private; PK, K
    3.7 (3 Reviews)
  • 8 /10
    Harriet Treem Elementary School
    0.34 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
    2.1 (7 Reviews)
  • 8 /10
    Thurman White Middle School
    0.48 miles
    Public district; 6-8
    3.0 (12 Reviews)
  • 3 /10
    Francis H Cortney Junior High School
    0.61 miles
    Public district; 6-8
    3.8 (11 Reviews)
  • NA
    Silver Sands Montessori
    0.75 miles
    Public charter; K-8
    3.1 (22 Reviews)
  • 6 /10
    Sports Leadership And Management Academy
    0.76 miles
    Public charter; K-12
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Nevada State High School Downtown
    7.14 miles
    Public charter; 11-12
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Nevada State High School Southwest
    11.6 miles
    Public charter; 11-12
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    NV State High School Sunrise
    8.4 miles
    Public charter; 11-12
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Advanced Technologies Academy
    9.8 miles
    Public district; 9-12 & Ungraded
    4.3 (31 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    John Vanderburg Elementary School
    4.29 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
    3.1 (43 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    College Of So. Nv High School West
    11.05 miles
    Public district; 11-12
    5.0 (4 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    College Of So. Nv High School South
    7.44 miles
    Public district; 11-12
    5.0 (1 Review)
  • 10 /10
    Elise L. Wolff Elementary School
    7.47 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
    3.2 (38 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Roger D Gehring Elementary School
    6.55 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
    3.0 (33 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    James E & A Rae Smalley Elementary School
    7.82 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
    3.9 (16 Reviews)