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#691 of 691 schools in NV
Beacon Academy of Nevada
High School · State Sponsored Charter Schools · Las Vegas, NV
A State Sponsored Charter Schools charter high school where students score 42 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7360 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89147
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 12.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Beacon Academy of Nevada score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 Beacon Academy of Nevada sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Las Vegas map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,025
Median home value
$376,900
Median rent
$1,732/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
51.4%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89147; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 2,677 | Compare → |
| Spring Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–10 | 0.7 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Spring Valley Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–10 | 1.6 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Durango HSEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 2,326 | 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.
State Sponsored Charter Schools
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #75 of 75
- District spending per student
- $7,980NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Beacon Academy of Nevada is listed in State Sponsored Charter Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beacon Academy of Nevada
Beacon Academy of Nevada is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of State Sponsored Charter Schools, serving approximately 743 students in grades 9th-12th with a 49.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.6 out of 10 and ranks #691 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beacon Academy of Nevada
What grades does Beacon Academy of Nevada serve?
Beacon Academy of Nevada serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Beacon Academy of Nevada?
Beacon Academy of Nevada has an enrollment of approximately 743 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Academy of Nevada?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Academy of Nevada is 49.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beacon Academy of Nevada rank in NV?
Beacon Academy of Nevada ranks #691 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Beacon Academy of Nevada's MySchoolScout rating?
Beacon Academy of Nevada has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.6 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 Beacon Academy of Nevada?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beacon Academy of Nevada has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Beacon Academy of Nevada a charter school?
Yes, Beacon Academy of Nevada is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Beacon Academy of Nevada a Title I school?
No, Beacon Academy of Nevada is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 743
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 49.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.6%
- Phone
- (702) 726-8600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 12.0%
- Area population (ZIP 89147)
- 56,108
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
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 89147; 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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