Excellent
#1 of 691 schools in NV
Top 1% in state
Davidson Academy
High School · Davidson Academy · Reno, NV
A high school in Reno, NV where students score 50 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 9119, Reno, NV 89507
- Math 98% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Davidson Academy score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 98% across the 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 98% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 98% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Davidson Academy 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Davidson Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,724NCES 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.
Davidson Academy is listed in Davidson Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Davidson Academy
Davidson Academy is a public high school in Reno, NV, part of Davidson Academy, serving approximately 171 students in grades 5th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
What's said publicly about Davidson Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Davidson Academy
What grades does Davidson Academy serve?
Davidson Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Davidson Academy?
Davidson Academy has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davidson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Davidson Academy is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Davidson Academy rank in NV?
Davidson Academy ranks #1 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Davidson Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Davidson Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 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 Davidson Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Davidson Academy has 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Davidson Academy a charter school?
No, Davidson Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Davidson Academy a Title I school?
No, Davidson Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 171
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (775) 682-5800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
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.
- 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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