Alpine Academy High School

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Alpine Academy High School ranks 41 st of 97 Nevada high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Alpine Academy High School is a public charter high school in Sparks, Nevada, serving 142 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the State Sponsored Charter Schools district, which is ranked 2 out of 13 districts in Nevada and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alpine Academy stands out for its consistent academic performance, with students scoring better than the state and district averages in several key test metrics, such as the percentage proficient or better in the EOC Science Exam and ACT English. For example, in 2023-2024, 41.9% of Alpine Academy's 11th graders were proficient or better in ACT English, compared to the state average of 45.6% and the State Sponsored Charter Schools district average of 53.4%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 8.15% to 23.94% over the past few years, significantly lower than many nearby schools.

While Alpine Academy's performance and demographics differ from some of the nearby schools, such as Innovations High School, Tmcc Magnet School, and Academy For Career Education, which have more diverse student populations and varying performance levels, the school has maintained a consistent 3- or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking between 24th and 59th out of Nevada high schools over the past several years.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

605 Boxington Way Ste 112
Sparks, NV 89434

(775) 356-1166

District: State Sponsored Charter Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
41^st of 97 Nevada High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,619

Student/teacher ratio: 28.5

Number of students: 157

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.8%

Hispanic:

26.8%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alpine Academy High School ranks better than 57.7% of high schools in Nevada. It also ranks 8^th among 11 ranked high schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.47. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alpine Academy High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.8%), Hispanic (26.8%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alpine Academy High School is 28.5, which is the 3^rd best among 11 high schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Alpine Academy High School employs 5.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alpine Academy High School is $7,619. 8 high schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Alpine Academy High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Alpine Academy High School 41^st of 97 Nevada public high schools. (See Alpine Academy High School in the ranking list.)

State Sponsored Charter Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks State Sponsored Charter Schools 2^nd of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alpine Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at Alpine Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2014	72.14	24^th	105	77.1%
2015	62.11	46^th	107	57.0%
2016	50.37	49^th	113	56.6%
2017	47.59	59^th	125	52.8%
2019	79.25	26^th	136	80.9%
2023	46.95	46^th	96	52.1%
2024	50.47	41^st	97	57.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Alpine Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	56.84	34^th	80	57.5%
2019	57.10	50^th	121	58.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Alpine Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	55.34	33^rd	79	58.2%

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Rank History for White students at Alpine Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	55.64	35^th	78	55.1%
2019	83.36	22^nd	117	81.2%

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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, June 21, 2018

Grades are used as punishment in this school. Unfair grading practices and policies created to support these practices. Unfair treatment of certain students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Alpine Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	59	4	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	75
2011	100	2	2	20	0	3	2	129
2012	93	3	1	18	2	2	0	119
2013	95	2	2	16	4	1	0	120
2014	62	4	3	6	4	1	0	80
2015	79	2	0	16	4	1	7	109
2016	86	4	1	16	4	0	9	120
2017	78	2	3	19	1	0	8	111
2018	86	2	6	30	2	1	6	133
2019	67	1	5	33	2	1	4	113
2020	65	1	3	28	2	1	3	103
2021	77	2	0	33	1	1	2	116
2022	82	1	1	42	4	2	3	135
2023	88	4	1	37	4	0	8	142
2024	97	3	1	42	2	0	12	157

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alpine Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	75	4.0	18.7	n/a
2011	129	6.1	21.0	0
2012	119	6.5	18.3	0
2013	120	7.1	16.9	24.2
2014	80	6.7	11.9	30
2015	109	6.0	18.1	26.6
2016	120	6.0	20.0	n/a
2017	111	6.0	18.5	33.3
2018	133	6.5	20.4	23.3
2019	113	7.0	16.1	27.4
2020	103	n/a	n/a	8.7
2021	116	6.0	19.3	13.8
2022	135	n/a	n/a	8.1
2023	142	7.1	19.8	23.9
2024	157	5.5	28.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alpine Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	75	4.0	18.7	n/a
2011	129	6.1	21.0	0
2012	119	6.5	18.3	0
2013	120	7.1	16.9	24.2
2014	80	6.7	11.9	30
2015	109	6.0	18.1	26.6
2016	120	6.0	20.0	n/a
2017	111	6.0	18.5	33.3
2018	133	6.5	20.4	23.3
2019	113	7.0	16.1	27.4
2020	103	n/a	n/a	8.7
2021	116	6.0	19.3	13.8
2022	135	n/a	n/a	8.1
2023	142	7.1	19.8	23.9
2024	157	5.5	28.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alpine Academy High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,291 (14.5%)	$7,602 (85.5%)	$8,893
2020	$356 (4.1%)	$8,370 (95.9%)	$8,726
2021	$393 (5.6%)	$6,638 (94.4%)	$7,031
2022	$1,005 (13.2%)	$6,613 (86.8%)	$7,619

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alpine Academy High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 26^th of 136 High schools	Ranks 46^th of 96 High schools	28.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Science (Alpine Academy High School)	44	22.4	21.6%
9th Grade Science (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	29.4	24.3	5.1%
9th Grade Science (Nevada)	27.7	21.1	6.6%
11th Grade English (Alpine Academy High School)	66.7	48.7	18%
11th Grade English (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	53.3	53.3
11th Grade English (Nevada)	46.7	45.9	0.8%
All Grades Science (Alpine Academy High School)	39.5	21.8	17.7%
All Grades Science (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	30.5	23.3	7.2%
All Grades Science (Nevada)	26.9	20.1	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	113	142	25.7%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	33	37	12.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	67	88	31.3%
Two or More Races	4	8	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.4%	23.9%	3.5%

Schools Near Alpine Academy High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	EOC Science Exam Science (2024)			SBAC Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science 9th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science 10th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science All Grades	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alpine Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	605 Boxington Way Ste 112	Sparks	89434	Washoe County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(775) 356-1166	157	6	28.5		97 (61.8%)	3 (1.9%)	42 (26.8%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.6%)	50.5	41^st of 97 public high schools	57.7%		46.9	46^th of 96 public high schools	52.1%	5		41.9	28.2		26.8		$7,619	$1,005	$6,613
Edward C. Reed High School	Public	9-12	1350 Baring Blvd.	Sparks	89434	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 353-5700	2,119	82	25.7	28.2%	851 (40.2%)	48 (2.3%)	883 (41.7%)	118 (5.6%)	33 (1.6%)	45 (2.1%)	140 (6.6%)	29	66^th of 97 public high schools	32.0%		27.9	64^th of 96 public high schools	33.3%	2	16.3	42.4	13.4		13.7		$8,012	$566	$7,446
Sparks High School	Public	9-12	820 15th St	Sparks	89431	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 353-5550	1,278	56	22.8	100.0%	161 (12.6%)	33 (2.6%)	973 (76.1%)	43 (3.4%)	10 (0.8%)	18 (1.4%)	39 (3.1%)	8	96^th of 97 public high schools	1.0%		6.2	96^th of 96 public high schools	0.0%		6.1	11.7	7.3		6.3		$9,782	$1,234	$8,548
Washoe Inspire Academy	Public	7-12	1155 Corporate Blvd	Reno	89502	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 857-3181	130	0		100.0%	32 (24.6%)	15 (11.5%)	60 (46.2%)	4 (3.1%)	6 (4.6%)	1 (0.8%)	12 (9.2%)								(n/a)							$19,667	$2,535	$17,132
Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical	Public, Magnet	9-12	380 Edison Way	Reno	89502	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	Yes	No	No	(775) 327-3920	551	29	19.3	19.6%	289 (52.5%)	3 (0.5%)	177 (32.1%)	35 (6.4%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	41 (7.4%)	91.5	9^th of 97 public high schools	90.7%		95.3	4^th of 96 public high schools	95.8%	5	44.6	72.9	46.8		47.8		$10,854	$493	$10,361
Procter R. Hug High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3530 Sullivan Lane	Sparks	89431	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(775) 333-5300	2,091	92	22.7	100.0%	240 (11.5%)	70 (3.3%)	1,601 (76.6%)	54 (2.6%)	17 (0.8%)	34 (1.6%)	73 (3.5%)	13.5	88^th of 97 public high schools	9.3%		15.1	81^st of 96 public high schools	15.6%	7	11.7	22.4	8.7		9.0		$10,198	$1,224	$8,974
Academy For Career Education	Public, Charter	9-12	2800 Vassar St	Reno	89502	Washoe County	Washoe County	Yes	No	No	No	(775) 324-3900	249	10	23.9		109 (43.8%)	0 (0.0%)	125 (50.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.8%)	50.1	44^th of 97 public high schools	54.6%		71.6	30^th of 96 public high schools	68.8%	14	16.7	40.9		33.3	31.6		$8,553	$917	$7,636
Earl Wooster High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1331 East Plumb Lane	Reno	89502	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	Yes	No	No	(775) 321-3160	1,483	72	20.5	100.0%	192 (12.9%)	53 (3.6%)	1,072 (72.3%)	67 (4.5%)	21 (1.4%)	23 (1.6%)	54 (3.6%)	16	80^th of 97 public high schools	17.5%		14.8	82^nd of 96 public high schools	14.6%	2	9.7	32.4	8.9		8.6		$10,283	$952	$9,331
Tmcc Magnet School	Public, Magnet	10-12	7000 Dandini Blvd	Reno	89512	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	Yes	No	No	(775) 674-7660	239	7	34.1	9.6%	136 (56.9%)	6 (2.5%)	45 (18.8%)	30 (12.6%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.9%)	14 (5.9%)								(n/a)	74.5						$7,221	$231	$6,990
Davidson Academy	Public	5-12	Jot Travis Building 048 1164 N	Reno	89557	Washoe County	Davidson Academy	No	No	No	No	(775) 682-5800	171	12	14.0		48 (28.1%)	2 (1.2%)	5 (2.9%)	88 (51.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	25 (14.6%)								(n/a)						93.3	$21,832	$00	$21,832

Frequently Asked Questions about Alpine Academy High School

What is the racial makeup of Alpine Academy High School?

Students at Alpine Academy High School are 62% White, 27% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

Is Alpine Academy High School a good school?

Alpine Academy High School ranks 41^st of 97 Nevada high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Alpine Academy High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 157 students attended Alpine Academy High School.

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