Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical

Summary:

Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical is a public magnet high school located in Reno, Nevada, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5th out of 13 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a diverse student population of 530.

Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical consistently ranks among the top high schools in Nevada, with a statewide ranking between 4th and 11th place over the past several years. Its students demonstrate significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects like science, math, and English compared to the Washoe County and Nevada state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 47.8% of students were proficient or better in the EOC Science Exam, compared to 21.9% in Washoe County and 20.2% statewide. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including females, males, Hispanic students, and White students, consistently ranking among the top schools in Nevada for these subgroups.

When compared to other high schools in the Reno area, Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical stands out as a top-performing institution. For instance, Coral Academy High School, another high-performing school, has similar academic proficiency rates, but Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical has a more diverse student population. In contrast, schools like Sparks High School and Earl Wooster High School, which serve more economically disadvantaged student populations, have significantly lower academic proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502

(775) 327-3920

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
9^th of 97 Nevada High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,854

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 530

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.5%

Hispanic:

28.9%

Two or more races:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical ranks better than 90.7% of high schools in Nevada. It also ranks 2^nd among 14 ranked high schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.48. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical is $10,854, which is the 5^th highest among 14 high schools in the Washoe County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical 9^th of 97 Nevada public high schools. (See Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical in the ranking list.)

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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 Of Arts Careers & Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2012	93.29	4^th	71	94.4%
2013	88.10	9^th	110	91.8%
2014	88.54	9^th	105	91.4%
2015	87.52	12^th	107	88.8%
2016	87.50	12^th	113	89.4%
2017	84.33	12^th	125	90.4%
2018	88.59	8^th	118	93.2%
2019	90.47	13^th	136	90.4%
2021	96.45	6^th	101	94.1%
2022	85.92	11^th	96	88.5%
2023	95.31	4^th	96	95.8%
2024	91.48	9^th	97	90.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	84.77	5^th	50	90.0%
2019	92.00	6^th	56	89.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	95.10	3^rd	75	96.0%
2018	92.58	8^th	99	91.9%
2019	93.94	9^th	109	91.7%
2023	98.90	2^nd	48	95.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	92.54	3^rd	80	96.3%
2018	80.70	13^th	99	86.9%
2019	87.07	16^th	121	86.8%
2021	92.75	6^th	73	91.8%
2022	71.00	20^th	67	70.1%
2023	95.05	4^th	70	94.3%
2024	90.33	9^th	68	86.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	93.15	4^th	79	94.9%
2018	92.18	7^th	108	93.5%
2019	82.00	21^st	126	83.3%
2021	95.62	5^th	75	93.3%
2022	86.99	11^th	75	85.3%
2023	94.67	4^th	75	94.7%
2024	82.95	16^th	77	79.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	94.06	4^th	73	94.5%
2018	90.29	8^th	92	91.3%
2019	73.88	21^st	110	80.9%
2021	93.38	7^th	52	86.5%
2023	96.69	3^rd	50	94.0%
2024	77.96	12^th	60	80.0%

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Rank History for White students at Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	91.91	3^rd	78	96.2%
2018	81.39	15^th	100	85.0%
2019	81.63	24^th	117	79.5%
2021	92.76	7^th	75	90.7%
2022	76.00	17^th	66	74.2%
2023	88.46	7^th	62	88.7%
2024	79.45	13^th	65	80.0%

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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 Of Arts Careers & Technical

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	52	1	1	13	1	n/a	n/a	68
2007	49	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	59
2008	69	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	74
2009	61	3	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	74
2010	115	5	4	31	2	n/a	n/a	157
2011	151	7	9	51	3	0	15	236
2012	216	11	13	93	3	3	20	359
2013	295	9	16	137	4	3	25	489
2014	287	8	23	153	3	5	25	504
2015	305	7	24	153	5	4	26	524
2016	316	2	22	146	6	1	31	524
2017	306	3	27	158	5	4	38	541
2018	317	8	31	169	4	5	42	576
2019	314	7	39	161	2	7	44	574
2020	312	6	38	158	2	8	47	571
2021	314	6	42	144	3	4	39	552
2022	301	2	42	158	3	3	37	546
2023	289	4	36	153	4	3	41	530

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 Of Arts Careers & Technical

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	68	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	59	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	74	18.0	4.1	2.7
2009	74	19.0	3.9	14.9
2010	157	22.5	6.9	22.3
2011	236	24.5	9.6	35.6
2012	359	26.5	13.5	34
2013	489	30.0	16.3	30.3
2014	504	27.5	18.3	31.2
2015	524	28.0	18.7	27.1
2016	524	28.0	18.7	23.1
2017	541	27.5	19.6	23.1
2018	576	24.5	23.5	20
2019	574	29.0	19.7	22.1
2020	571	42.0	13.5	18.9
2021	552	40.0	13.8	17.4
2022	546	n/a	n/a	14.7
2023	530	28.7	18.4	18.9

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 Of Arts Careers & Technical

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	68	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	59	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	74	18.0	4.1	2.7
2009	74	19.0	3.9	14.9
2010	157	22.5	6.9	22.3
2011	236	24.5	9.6	35.6
2012	359	26.5	13.5	34
2013	489	30.0	16.3	30.3
2014	504	27.5	18.3	31.2
2015	524	28.0	18.7	27.1
2016	524	28.0	18.7	23.1
2017	541	27.5	19.6	23.1
2018	576	24.5	23.5	20
2019	574	29.0	19.7	22.1
2020	571	42.0	13.5	18.9
2021	552	40.0	13.8	17.4
2022	546	n/a	n/a	14.7
2023	530	28.7	18.4	18.9

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 Of Arts Careers & Technical

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$96 (1.1%)	$8,349 (98.9%)	$8,445
2020	$133 (1.6%)	$8,346 (98.4%)	$8,479
2021	$357 (3.8%)	$8,980 (96.2%)	$9,337
2022	$493 (4.5%)	$10,361 (95.5%)	$10,854

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 13^th of 136 High schools	Ranks 4^th of 96 High schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Science (Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical)	67.5	44.4	23.1%
9th Grade Science (Washoe County)	31.5	24.5	7%
9th Grade Science (Nevada)	27.7	21.1	6.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical)	42.7	54.7	12%
11th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)	30.8	21.9	8.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	25.5	19.7	5.8%
11th Grade English (Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical)	75.5	88.7	13.2%
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 Of Arts Careers & Technical)	67.5	44.2	23.3%
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	574	530	7.7%
African American	7	4	42.9%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	39	36	7.7%
Hispanic	161	153	5%
Pacific Islander	7	3	57.1%
White	314	289	8%
Two or More Races	44	41	6.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.1%	18.9%	3.3%

Schools Near Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	EOC Science Exam Science (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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
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
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
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	142	7	19.8	23.9%	88 (62.0%)	4 (2.8%)	37 (26.1%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.6%)	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
Nevada State High School II Meadowwood	Public, Charter	11-12	7530 Longley Lane Suite 103	Reno	89511	Washoe County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 953-2600	34			14.7%	19 (55.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (29.4%)	3 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$4,534	$934	$3,600
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical

Is Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical a good school?

Yes. Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical ranks in the top 9.3% of Nevada high schools.

How many students attend Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical?

In the 2022-23 school year, 530 students attended Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical.

What district is Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical in?

Washoe County

What is the racial makeup of Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical?

Students at Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical are 55% White, 29% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

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