Amplus Durango

Summary:

Amplus Durango is a public charter school in Las Vegas, Nevada that serves grades K-12 and 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.

Amplus Durango consistently outperforms the State Sponsored Charter Schools district and the state of Nevada in academic assessments across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 62.6% of Amplus Durango students were proficient or better in SBAC/Reading, compared to 54.1% for the district and 41.3% for the state. Additionally, 77.5% of Amplus Durango's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT/English in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the district (53.4%) and state (45.6%) averages. The school has also seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $4,368 in 2018-2019 to $6,269 in 2021-2022, indicating a commitment to investing in its educational program.

When compared to other nearby charter schools, such as Sports Leadership and Management Academy, CIVICA Academy, and Mater Academy East, Amplus Durango stands out for its consistently higher academic performance across all grade levels and subjects. However, the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio of 38.6 in 2022-2023 may raise questions about equity and access for underserved populations, as it is higher than the state average but not uncommon for charter schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 8377 W Patrick Lane
       Las Vegas, NV  89113


(702) 970-6800

District: State Sponsored Charter Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
43rd of 377 Nevada Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,269 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  38.6 Help
Number of students:  1,662

Racial breakdown:

White:
30.3%
Asian:
21.1%
Hispanic:
20.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.3% Help


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Compare Details Amplus Durango ranks better than 88.6% of elementary schools in Nevada. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.51. (See more...)
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Compare Details Amplus Durango ranks better than 81.7% of middle schools in Nevada. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.25. (See more...)
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Compare Details Amplus Durango ranks better than 78.4% of high schools in Nevada. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Amplus Durango is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (30.3%), Asian (21.1%), Hispanic (20.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Amplus Durango is 38.6. 7 alternative schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Amplus Durango is $6,269. 8 alternative schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Amplus Durango:

SchoolDigger ranks Amplus Durango 43rd of 377 Nevada public elementary schools. (See Amplus Durango in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Amplus Durango 28th of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See Amplus Durango in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Amplus Durango 21st of 97 Nevada public high schools. (See Amplus Durango in the ranking list.)

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State Sponsored Charter Schools:

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


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Rank History for Amplus Durango

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 74.60 84th 347 75.8%
2017 77.09 73rd 351 79.2%
2019 62.49 134th 388 65.5%
2021 76.04 59th 324 81.8%
2022 90.81 34th 380 91.1%
2023 87.93 36th 384 90.6%
2024 84.51 43rd 377 88.6%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Amplus Durango

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 84.47 11th 122 91.0%
2017 86.50 10th 126 92.1%
2019 79.53 29th 159 81.8%
2021 85.01 16th 145 89.0%
2022 84.83 23rd 151 84.8%
2023 81.32 28th 152 81.6%
2024 82.25 28th 153 81.7%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Amplus Durango

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Rank History for all high school students at Amplus Durango

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.84 17th 136 87.5%
2021 81.07 21st 101 79.2%
2022 79.68 20th 96 79.2%
2023 79.96 22nd 96 77.1%
2024 73.37 21st 97 78.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Amplus Durango

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.90 6th 48 87.5%
2024 80.43 14th 60 76.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Amplus Durango

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.63 14th 121 88.4%
2021 75.85 20th 73 72.6%
2022 66.30 22nd 67 67.2%
2023 89.55 7th 70 90.0%
2024 86.49 12th 68 82.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Amplus Durango

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.71 22nd 126 82.5%
2021 75.03 18th 75 76.0%
2022 73.68 21st 75 72.0%
2023 76.15 20th 75 73.3%
2024 85.21 14th 77 81.8%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Amplus Durango

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.98 21st 53 60.4%
2021 65.20 9th 27 66.7%
2022 85.51 6th 29 79.3%
2023 66.07 9th 26 65.4%
2024 72.40 10th 25 60.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Amplus Durango

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.37 31st 110 71.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Amplus Durango

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.99 13th 117 88.9%
2021 79.57 20th 75 73.3%
2022 70.82 22nd 66 66.7%
2023 78.20 11th 62 82.3%
2024 89.84 9th 65 86.2%
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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.

Amplus Durango Test Scores
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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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by a teacher
Friday, March 9, 2018

Open Quote American Preparatory Academy has a school model that should be duplicated all over the world. The school/Administrators have implemented curriculums and a daily plan that utilizes time to the max. The teachers are exceptional and the students are the happiest I've witnessed at any school. Their motto to provide a safe and effective place for students to develop academically and in their characters is a high priority for the school. The volunteer programs they have implemented are amazingly effective. They are forerunners and should be acknowledged as one of the most effective school systems in the nation. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Amplus Durango

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 262 13 42 67 0 2 24 0 410
2016 608 180 205 277 5 27 122 0 1424
2017 623 185 232 266 6 27 95 0 1434
2018 643 227 264 285 4 41 90 0 1554
2019 661 266 272 307 4 44 103 0 1657
2020 652 239 283 318 2 43 100 0 1637
2021 501 259 280 295 0 45 96 0 1476
2022 531 273 312 296 2 49 107 0 1570
2023 503 306 350 336 1 53 113 0 1662

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 Amplus Durango

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 410 9.0 45.5 10.2
2016 1424 13.0 109.5 13.8
2017 1434 19.5 73.5 2.7
2018 1554 25.0 62.1 n/a
2019 1657 30.0 55.2 14.4
2020 1637 27.0 60.6 19.3
2021 1476 52.0 28.3 23.2
2022 1570 n/a n/a 31.7
2023 1662 43.0 38.6 30.3

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 Amplus Durango

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 410 9.0 45.5 10.2
2016 1424 13.0 109.5 13.8
2017 1434 19.5 73.5 2.7
2018 1554 25.0 62.1 n/a
2019 1657 30.0 55.2 14.4
2020 1637 27.0 60.6 19.3
2021 1476 52.0 28.3 23.2
2022 1570 n/a n/a 31.7
2023 1662 43.0 38.6 30.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Amplus Durango

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $58 (1.3%) $4,310 (98.7%) $4,368
2020 $72 (1.3%) $5,377 (98.7%) $5,448
2021 $290 (6.0%) $4,565 (94.0%) $4,854
2022 $551 (8.8%) $5,718 (91.2%) $6,269

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Amplus Durango

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 134th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 36th of 384 Elementary schools
 25.2%
Ranks 29th of 159 Middle schoolsRanks 28th of 152 Middle schools
 0.2%
Ranks 17th of 136 High schoolsRanks 22nd of 96 High schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Amplus Durango)49.464.5
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)60.156.8
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Amplus Durango)42.763.4
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)56.852.1
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Amplus Durango)41.261.5
 20.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)55.751.8
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Amplus Durango)6361.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)60.453
 7.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Amplus Durango)36.760.4
 23.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)47.945.8
 2.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Amplus Durango)61.464.6
 3.2%
   5th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)63.357.4
 5.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Amplus Durango)22.455.8
 33.4%
   5th Grade Science (State Sponsored Charter Schools)34.929.4
 5.5%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Amplus Durango)63.642.2
 21.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)45.540
 5.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)34.228
 6.2%
6th Grade Reading (Amplus Durango)71.263
 8.2%
   6th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)57.351.2
 6.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Nevada)45.838.4
 7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Amplus Durango)59.342
 17.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)43.438.6
 4.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)32.427.6
 4.8%
7th Grade Reading (Amplus Durango)73.962.8
 11.1%
   7th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)62.255.2
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.942.1
 7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Amplus Durango)41.140.7
 0.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)38.234.1
 4.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)30.322.8
 7.5%
8th Grade Reading (Amplus Durango)54.357.6
 3.3%
   8th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)59.951.4
 8.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Nevada)47.539.4
 8.1%
8th Grade Science (Amplus Durango)45.751.2
 5.5%
   8th Grade Science (State Sponsored Charter Schools)44.843
 1.8%
   8th Grade Science (Nevada)36.832.7
 4.1%
10th Grade Science (Amplus Durango)47.642
 5.6%
   10th Grade Science (State Sponsored Charter Schools)32.226.6
 5.6%
   10th Grade Science (Nevada)20.917.1
 3.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Amplus Durango)4746
 1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)25.324.8
 0.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)25.519.7
 5.8%
11th Grade English (Amplus Durango)66.773.4
 6.7%
   11th Grade English (State Sponsored Charter Schools)53.353.3
   11th Grade English (Nevada)46.745.9
 0.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Amplus Durango)48.348.2
 0.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)48.444.3
 4.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Amplus Durango)61.161.8
 0.7%
   All Grades Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)6053.3
 6.7%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Amplus Durango)34.852.7
 17.9%
   All Grades Science (State Sponsored Charter Schools)39.636.3
 3.3%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%
All Grades Science (Amplus Durango)47.630.6
 17%
   All Grades Science (State Sponsored Charter Schools)30.523.3
 7.2%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)26.920.1
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16571662
 0.3%
African American266306
 15%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian272350
 28.7%
Hispanic307336
 9.4%
Pacific Islander4453
 20.5%
White661503
 23.9%
Two or More Races103113
 9.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.4%30.3%
 15.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,662 students attended Amplus Durango.

Amplus Durango ranks 43rd of 377 Nevada alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Amplus Durango are 30% White, 21% Asian, 20% Hispanic, 18% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander.


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