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#499 of 691 schools in NV
Academy for Career Education
High School · Washoe County · Reno, NV
A Washoe County charter high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2800 VASSAR ST, Reno, NV 89502
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy for Career Education score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Academy for Career Education sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reno), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,719
Median home value
$389,200
Median rent
$1,243/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
34.7%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Wooster High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,483 | Compare → |
| Academy of Arts Careers & TechEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Truckee Meadows SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Washoe Inspire AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 7–12 | 1.3 mi | 130 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washoe County
- Schools in district
- 115
- Rank in district
- #82 of 109
- District spending per student
- $10,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academy for Career Education is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy for Career Education
Academy for Career Education is a public high school in Reno, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 249 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #499 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy for Career Education
What grades does Academy for Career Education serve?
Academy for Career Education serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy for Career Education?
Academy for Career Education has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Career Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Career Education is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy for Career Education rank in NV?
Academy for Career Education ranks #499 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Academy for Career Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy for Career Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy for Career Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy for Career Education has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Academy for Career Education a charter school?
Yes, Academy for Career Education is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Academy for Career Education a Title I school?
No, Academy for Career Education is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (775) 324-3900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 89502)
- 45,708
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89502; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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