Serving 236 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Career Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Academy For Career Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Academy For Career Education's student population of 236 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
13 teachers
Students by Grade
Academy For Career Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Career Education is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#585 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
50%
44%
Black
1%
12%
White
42%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Academy For Career Education is ranked #585 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Academy For Career Education often compared to?
Academy For Career Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Alpine Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Career Education?
The graduation rate of Academy For Career Education is 90%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Academy For Career Education?
236 students attend Academy For Career Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Academy For Career Education students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Academy For Career Education offer ?
Academy For Career Education offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Career Education part of?
Academy For Career Education is part of Washoe County School District.
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