Below Average
#632 of 691 schools in NV
Nevada Connections Academy
High School · State Sponsored Charter Schools · Reno, NV
A State Sponsored Charter Schools charter high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
555 Double Eagle Court Suite 1000, Reno, NV 89521
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nevada Connections Academy score 30% 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 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 Nevada Connections 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$125,505
Median home value
$629,900
Median rent
$2,178/mo
College educated
50.1%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Picollo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Nevada State High School II MeadowwoodCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | 11–12 | 1.2 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Bishop Manogue Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| Coral Academy Sandy RidgeCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 8–12 | Not available | 867 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #68 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.
Nevada Connections Academy is listed in State Sponsored Charter Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nevada Connections Academy
Nevada Connections Academy is a public high school in Reno, NV, part of State Sponsored Charter Schools, serving approximately 1,052 students in grades 9th-12th with a 37.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #632 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nevada Connections Academy
What grades does Nevada Connections Academy serve?
Nevada Connections Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nevada Connections Academy?
Nevada Connections Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,052 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nevada Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Nevada Connections Academy is 37.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nevada Connections Academy rank in NV?
Nevada Connections Academy ranks #632 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Nevada Connections Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Nevada Connections Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Nevada Connections Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nevada Connections Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nevada Connections Academy a charter school?
Yes, Nevada Connections Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Nevada Connections Academy a Title I school?
No, Nevada Connections Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 37.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (775) 826-4200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 89521)
- 40,537
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 89521; 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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