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#578 of 691 schools in NV

Encompass Academy

High School · Washoe County · Reno, NV

A Washoe County charter high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1300 FOSTER DR, Reno, NV 89509

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$10,870
Chronic Absenteeism75.9%

Students at Encompass Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Encompass 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • 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

$81,751

Median home value

$670,700

Median rent

$1,443/mo

College educated

49.8%

Homeownership

53.2%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89509; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Turning PointEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–120.1 mi15Compare →
Reno High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–120.3 mi1,770Compare →
Innovations High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.8 mi122Compare →
Incline High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–12Not available302Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Washoe County

Schools in district
115
Rank in district
#92 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

Encompass Academy is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Encompass Academy

Encompass Academy is a public high school in Reno, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 137 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #578 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Encompass Academy

What grades does Encompass Academy serve?

Encompass Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Encompass Academy?

Encompass Academy has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.

How does Encompass Academy rank in NV?

Encompass Academy ranks #578 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Encompass Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Encompass Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Encompass Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Encompass Academy has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Encompass Academy a charter school?

Yes, Encompass Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Encompass Academy a Title I school?

No, Encompass Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Encompass Academy?

100.0% of students at Encompass Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
137
0
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Washoe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
75.9%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 89509)
35,877
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
41.7
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 89509; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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