Alpine Academy High School

Alpine Academy High School is a charter high school located in Sparks, Nevada, in Washoe County. With an enrollment of 157 students and a student-teacher ratio of 31.4:1, the school serves grades 9 through 12. Alpine Academy has five full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to providing education.

The school's MySchoolScout rating is 2.6 out of 10, placing it at #673 among Nevada’s 696 schools, in the 3rd percentile. The academic score is 2.8/10, with 45% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in ELA/reading and 25% doing so in math. While Alpine Academy High School has room for improvement academically, it provides a setting where educators can focus on student development beyond test scores.

Located in a large suburban area, the school is situated in an environment that offers both community resources and suburban amenities to its students.

With an enrollment of 157 students, Alpine Academy High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Alpine Academy High School is 31.4:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Alpine Academy High School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.