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#535 of 691 schools in NV
North Star Online School
School · Washoe County · Reno, NV
A Washoe County school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5450 RIGGINS COURT STE. #6, Reno, NV 89502
- Math 19% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Star Online School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 35 points since 2020, to 31% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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
31.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Star Online School 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$62,719
Median home value
$389,200
Median rent
$1,243/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
34.7%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89502; 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 | 2.9 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Turning PointEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 4.3 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Newton Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–10 | 4.4 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Sage Ridge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 3–12 | 4.7 mi | 243 | 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.
Washoe County
- Schools in district
- 115
- Rank in district
- #87 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
North Star Online School is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Star Online School
North Star Online School is a public school in Reno, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 640 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 29.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #535 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Star Online School
What grades does North Star Online School serve?
North Star Online School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend North Star Online School?
North Star Online School has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Online School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Online School is 29.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Star Online School rank in NV?
North Star Online School ranks #535 of 691 schools in NV.
What is North Star Online School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Star Online School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 North Star Online School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Star Online School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is North Star Online School a charter school?
No, North Star Online School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Star Online School a Title I school?
No, North Star Online School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Star Online School?
31.2% of students at North Star Online School 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
- 640
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (775) 353-6900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 89502)
- 45,708
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 89502; 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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