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#369 of 691 schools in NV
Founders Academy of Las Vegas
School · State Sponsored Charter Schools · Las Vegas, NV
A State Sponsored Charter Schools charter school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
5730 W. Alexander Road, Las Vegas, NV 89130
- Math 42% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Founders Academy of Las Vegas score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* 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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Founders Academy of Las Vegas 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,599
Median home value
$391,300
Median rent
$1,620/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89130; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Scholastics AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Word of Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| University Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4 | 1–12 | 2.3 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Liberty Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 182 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
State Sponsored Charter Schools
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #57 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.
Founders Academy of Las Vegas is listed in State Sponsored Charter Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Founders Academy of Las Vegas
Founders Academy of Las Vegas is a public school in Las Vegas, NV, part of State Sponsored Charter Schools, serving approximately 1,083 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 32.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #369 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Founders Academy of Las Vegas
What grades does Founders Academy of Las Vegas serve?
Founders Academy of Las Vegas serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Founders Academy of Las Vegas?
Founders Academy of Las Vegas has an enrollment of approximately 1,083 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Founders Academy of Las Vegas?
The student-teacher ratio at Founders Academy of Las Vegas is 32.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Founders Academy of Las Vegas rank in NV?
Founders Academy of Las Vegas ranks #369 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Founders Academy of Las Vegas's MySchoolScout rating?
Founders Academy of Las Vegas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Founders Academy of Las Vegas?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Founders Academy of Las Vegas has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Founders Academy of Las Vegas a charter school?
Yes, Founders Academy of Las Vegas is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Founders Academy of Las Vegas a Title I school?
No, Founders Academy of Las Vegas is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Founders Academy of Las Vegas?
27.3% of students at Founders Academy of Las Vegas 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,083
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 32.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (702) 998-8368
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 89130)
- 35,152
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- 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 89130; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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