Serving 656 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Star Online School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
North Star Online School ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Star Online School is 0.64, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Star Online School?
The graduation rate of North Star Online School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend North Star Online School?
656 students attend North Star Online School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of North Star Online School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Online School?
North Star Online School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does North Star Online School offer ?
North Star Online School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is North Star Online School part of?
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