Academy For Career Education

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Academy For Career Education ranks 44 th of 97 Nevada high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Academy For Career Education is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Reno, Nevada, with a student population of 236 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5 out of 13 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academy For Career Education has consistently ranked in the top half of Nevada high schools, with strong academic performance on standardized tests like the EOC Science Exam and ACT. In 2023-2024, 31.6% of students at the school were proficient or better in the EOC Science Exam, compared to 21.9% in Washoe County and 20.2% statewide. The school's performance on the ACT English exam is particularly impressive, with 40.9% of students proficient or better, compared to 43.4% in Washoe County and 45.6% statewide. The school's diverse student population, with 49.58% Hispanic students, is a unique characteristic compared to some nearby schools like Reno High School (26.11% Hispanic) and Coral Academy High School (36.15% Hispanic).

When compared to nearby schools, Academy For Career Education stands out as a relatively high-performing institution, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (29.66%) compared to schools like Innovations High School (98.43%), Procter R. Hug High School (99.96%), and Sparks High School (99.85%). This suggests that the school may serve a more economically advantaged population, which could have implications for the resources and support services available to its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

2800 Vassar St
Reno, NV 89502

(775) 324-3900

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 97 Nevada High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,553

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 236

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.6%

White:

42.4%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy For Career Education ranks better than 54.6% of high schools in Nevada. It also ranks 7^th among 14 ranked high schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.1. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.6%), White (42.4%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy For Career Education is $8,553. 11 high schools in the Washoe County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Academy For Career Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy For Career Education 44^th of 97 Nevada public high schools. (See Academy For Career Education in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

Washoe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Washoe County 5^th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Academy For Career Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2013	57.06	52^nd	110	52.7%
2014	56.66	54^th	105	48.6%
2015	54.24	57^th	107	46.7%
2016	40.55	69^th	113	38.9%
2017	58.49	41^st	125	67.2%
2018	56.40	42^nd	118	64.4%
2019	55.04	50^th	136	63.2%
2021	39.80	55^th	101	45.5%
2022	51.06	39^th	96	59.4%
2023	71.58	30^th	96	68.8%
2024	50.10	44^th	97	54.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Academy For Career Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	97.33	2^nd	60	96.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy For Career Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	53.75	34^th	99	65.7%
2019	59.70	30^th	109	72.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Academy For Career Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2018	57.22	35^th	108	67.6%
2019	44.03	66^th	126	47.6%
2021	37.98	41^st	75	45.3%
2024	29.24	52^nd	77	32.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Academy For Career Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	53.51	32^nd	92	65.2%
2019	43.33	55^th	110	50.0%

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Rank History for White students at Academy For Career Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	53.26	39^th	100	61.0%
2019	33.59	72^nd	117	38.5%

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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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Enrollment information for Academy For Career Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	88	4	0	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	114
2003	88	4	0	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	114
2004	96	4	1	18	5	n/a	n/a	0	124
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	131	131
2006	95	2	3	26	9	n/a	n/a	0	135
2007	138	5	3	35	7	n/a	n/a	0	188
2008	133	5	4	56	5	n/a	n/a	0	203
2009	101	4	4	45	4	n/a	n/a	0	158
2010	112	5	3	60	6	n/a	n/a	0	186
2011	121	4	3	70	4	0	0	0	202
2012	101	2	2	63	3	0	8	0	179
2013	93	5	3	78	4	0	13	0	196
2014	104	2	2	72	3	0	8	0	191
2015	113	1	0	64	4	0	10	0	192
2016	113	3	1	67	1	0	13	0	198
2017	112	3	0	67	0	1	10	0	193
2018	101	3	0	68	2	2	8	0	184
2019	99	2	2	77	0	2	9	0	191
2020	100	2	2	75	1	3	9	0	192
2021	99	2	1	80	1	0	10	0	193
2022	97	2	0	102	1	0	10	0	212
2023	100	3	1	117	1	0	14	0	236

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 Academy For Career Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	114	4.0	28.5	2.6
2003	114	4.0	28.5	2.6
2004	124	9.0	13.8	4.8
2005	131	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	135	6.0	22.5	n/a
2007	188	12.7	14.8	n/a
2008	203	11.0	18.5	2.5
2009	158	10.0	15.8	n/a
2010	186	8.0	23.2	10.2
2011	202	11.0	18.3	16.3
2012	179	11.0	16.2	13.4
2013	196	11.0	17.8	19.9
2014	191	11.0	17.3	19.4
2015	192	n/a	n/a	22.9
2016	198	n/a	n/a	15.2
2017	193	12.9	14.9	14.5
2018	184	n/a	n/a	12
2019	191	n/a	n/a	24.1
2020	192	n/a	n/a	30.2
2021	193	n/a	n/a	25.9
2022	212	n/a	n/a	25.9
2023	236	n/a	n/a	29.7

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 Academy For Career Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	114	4.0	28.5	2.6
2003	114	4.0	28.5	2.6
2004	124	9.0	13.8	4.8
2005	131	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	135	6.0	22.5	n/a
2007	188	12.7	14.8	n/a
2008	203	11.0	18.5	2.5
2009	158	10.0	15.8	n/a
2010	186	8.0	23.2	10.2
2011	202	11.0	18.3	16.3
2012	179	11.0	16.2	13.4
2013	196	11.0	17.8	19.9
2014	191	11.0	17.3	19.4
2015	192	n/a	n/a	22.9
2016	198	n/a	n/a	15.2
2017	193	12.9	14.9	14.5
2018	184	n/a	n/a	12
2019	191	n/a	n/a	24.1
2020	192	n/a	n/a	30.2
2021	193	n/a	n/a	25.9
2022	212	n/a	n/a	25.9
2023	236	n/a	n/a	29.7

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 Academy For Career Education

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$139 (1.7%)	$7,850 (98.3%)	$7,989
2020	$154 (1.6%)	$9,342 (98.4%)	$9,497
2021	$251 (2.7%)	$9,010 (97.3%)	$9,261
2022	$917 (10.7%)	$7,636 (89.3%)	$8,553

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy For Career Education

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 50^th of 136 High schools	Ranks 30^th of 96 High schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Science (Academy For Career Education)	34.4	42.4	8%
10th Grade Science (Washoe County)	21.8	18.7	3.1%
10th Grade Science (Nevada)	20.9	13.8	7.1%
11th Grade English (Academy For Career Education)	47.1	43.5	3.6%
11th Grade English (Washoe County)	46.7	45.8	0.9%
11th Grade English (Nevada)	46.7	45.9	0.8%
All Grades Science (Academy For Career Education)	34.4	42.4	8%
All Grades Science (Washoe County)	30.9	23.9	7%
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	191	236	23.6%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	77	117	51.9%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	99	100	1%
Two or More Races	9	14	55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.1%	29.7%	5.6%

Schools Near Academy For Career Education

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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
Academy For Career Education	Public, Charter	9-12	2800 Vassar St	Reno	89502	Washoe County	Washoe County	Yes	No	No	No	(775) 324-3900	236			29.7%	100 (42.4%)	3 (1.3%)	117 (49.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.9%)	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	1,509	73	20.8	99.9%	225 (14.9%)	54 (3.6%)	1,052 (69.7%)	76 (5.0%)	24 (1.6%)	21 (1.4%)	56 (3.7%)	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
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	530	29	18.4	18.9%	289 (54.5%)	4 (0.8%)	153 (28.9%)	36 (6.8%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	41 (7.7%)	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
Washoe Inspire Academy	Public	7-12	1155 Corporate Blvd	Reno	89502	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 857-3181	148			100.0%	57 (38.5%)	12 (8.1%)	59 (39.9%)	2 (1.4%)	6 (4.1%)	1 (0.7%)	11 (7.4%)								(n/a)							$19,667	$2,535	$17,132
Sparks High School	Public	9-12	820 15th St	Sparks	89431	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 353-5550	1,311	59	22.1	99.8%	164 (12.5%)	33 (2.5%)	1,001 (76.4%)	44 (3.4%)	8 (0.6%)	20 (1.5%)	39 (3.0%)	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
Innovations High School	Public	9-12	777 West Second Street	Reno	89503	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 333-5150	127	13	9.7	98.4%	67 (52.8%)	7 (5.5%)	39 (30.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.9%)								(n/a)							$24,661	$1,635	$23,027
Reno High School	Public	9-12	395 Booth Street	Reno	89509	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 333-5050	1,796	73	24.7	23.7%	1,042 (58.0%)	38 (2.1%)	469 (26.1%)	90 (5.0%)	12 (0.7%)	23 (1.3%)	122 (6.8%)	73.3	22^nd of 97 public high schools	77.3%		81.3	19^th of 96 public high schools	80.2%	3	40.1	57.1	31.5		31.0		$8,238	$595	$7,643
Davidson Academy	Public	5-12	Jot Travis Building 048 1164 N	Reno	89503	Washoe County	Davidson Academy	No	No	No	No	(775) 682-5800	163	11	14.8	1.8%	47 (28.8%)	2 (1.2%)	7 (4.3%)	78 (47.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	26 (16.0%)								(n/a)						93.3	$21,832	$00	$21,832
Coral Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6275 Neil Rd	Reno	89511	Washoe County	Washoe County	Yes	No	No	No	(775) 829-4601	343			20.1%	106 (30.9%)	13 (3.8%)	124 (36.2%)	75 (21.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.7%)	92.4	8^th of 97 public high schools	91.8%		94.5	5^th of 96 public high schools	94.8%	3	45.8	71.1	52.3		52.7		$9,699	$727	$8,973
enCompass Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1300 Foster Dr	Reno	89509	Washoe County	Washoe County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(775) 322-5566	113			100.0%	56 (49.6%)	8 (7.1%)	39 (34.5%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)	2 (1.8%)	5 (4.4%)								(n/a)							$12,321	$3,536	$8,786

Frequently Asked Questions about Academy For Career Education

Is Academy For Career Education a good school?

Academy For Career Education ranks 44^th of 97 Nevada high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Academy For Career Education?

Students at Academy For Career Education are 50% Hispanic, 42% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Academy For Career Education?

In the 2022-23 school year, 236 students attended Academy For Career Education.

What district is Academy For Career Education in?

Washoe County

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