Is North Star Online School a good school?

North Star Online School ranks 100 th of 377 Nevada alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Star Online School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 640 students attended North Star Online School.

What is the racial makeup of North Star Online School?

Students at North Star Online School are 50% White, 32% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

North Star Online School

Summary:

North Star Online School is an alternative public school in Reno, Nevada, serving 656 students from kindergarten through 12th grade as part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5th out of 13 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

North Star Online School consistently outperforms the Washoe County and Nevada state averages in reading proficiency across all grades, with the school's reading proficiency rates ranging from 39.5% to 56.8% compared to the county and state averages of around 40%. However, the school's mathematics performance is mixed, with proficiency rates ranging from 22.6% to 32.4%, generally lower than the county and state averages. In science, North Star Online School's proficiency rates are significantly higher than the county and state averages, ranging from 40.2% to 50% for all grades and 8th grade, compared to the county and state averages of around 30%. On the ACT exam, the school's students perform better in English, with a proficiency rate of 39-62.5%, compared to the county and state averages of around 45%, but the school's mathematics proficiency on the ACT is significantly lower, ranging from 11.9% to 15.9%, compared to the county and state averages of around 20-23%.

North Star Online School's student population has become more diverse over the past three years, with a racial makeup that is currently 52.13% White, 28.96% Hispanic, and 9.6% two or more races. The school's percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch has also increased from 13.19% in 2020-2021 to 34.45% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income families. The school's per-student spending has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from $4,996 in 2021-2022 to $11,436 in 2019-2020, and the student-teacher ratio has remained relatively high, at 26.2 students per teacher in the most recent school year.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

5450 Riggins Courst Ste. #6
Reno, NV 89502

(775) 353-6900

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
100^th of 377 Nevada Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $4,996

Student/teacher ratio: 29.0

Number of students: 640

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.0%

Hispanic:

32.2%

Two or more races:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Star Online School ranks better than 73.5% of elementary schools in Nevada. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.51. (See more...)

Compare Details North Star Online School ranks better than 60.1% of middle schools in Nevada. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.21. (See more...)

Compare Details North Star Online School ranks worse than 61.9% of high schools in Nevada. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.08. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Star Online 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 North Star Online School has the largest alternative school student body size in the Washoe County School District. Racial makeup is: White (50%), Hispanic (32.2%), two or more races (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Star Online School is 29, which is the highest among 4 alternative schools in the Washoe County School District! (See more...)

Compare North Star Online School employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Star Online School is $4,996, which is the lowest among 4 alternative schools in the Washoe County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Star Online School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Star Online School 61^st of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See North Star Online School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks North Star Online School 60^th of 97 Nevada public high schools. (See North Star Online School in the ranking list.)

Washoe County:

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

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile
2021	94.50	10^th	324	96.9%
2022	53.83	150^th	380	60.5%
2023	67.05	102^nd	384	73.4%
2024	68.51	100^th	377	73.5%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at North Star Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile
2018	88.47	9^th	114	92.1%
2019	83.00	20^th	159	87.4%
2021	98.34	3^rd	145	97.9%
2022	68.66	48^th	151	68.2%
2023	67.19	51^st	152	66.4%
2024	60.21	61^st	153	60.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at North Star Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	78.38	19^th	105	81.9%

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Rank History for all high school students at North Star Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2016	50.56	48^th	113	57.5%
2017	79.75	18^th	125	85.6%
2018	84.47	12^th	118	89.8%
2019	72.88	35^th	136	74.3%
2021	84.29	17^th	101	83.2%
2022	50.16	41^st	96	57.3%
2023	60.94	35^th	96	63.5%
2024	33.08	60^th	97	38.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at North Star Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2018	79.93	15^th	99	84.8%
2019	59.26	43^rd	121	64.5%
2021	77.16	19^th	73	74.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at North Star Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2018	83.36	13^th	108	88.0%
2019	73.35	32^nd	126	74.6%
2021	81.97	13^th	75	82.7%
2022	42.28	36^th	75	52.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at North Star Online School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2018	71.82	22^nd	100	78.0%
2019	48.43	55^th	117	53.0%
2021	75.03	24^th	75	68.0%
2022	23.52	48^th	66	27.3%
2023	34.69	39^th	62	37.1%

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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 North Star Online School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2015	135	4	8	29	2	1	12	0	191
2016	114	2	9	29	6	0	14	0	174
2017	137	2	6	36	3	0	9	0	193
2018	132	2	3	26	2	0	10	0	175
2019	168	2	11	36	4	0	19	0	240
2020	144	0	6	33	3	0	21	0	207
2021	549	18	31	120	5	6	82	0	811
2022	526	39	62	340	15	6	110	1	1099
2023	342	16	36	190	6	2	63	1	656
2024	320	13	28	206	6	4	61	2	640

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 North Star Online School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	191	n/a	n/a	23.6
2016	174	n/a	n/a	20.7
2017	193	n/a	n/a	11.4
2018	175	n/a	n/a	10.9
2019	240	n/a	n/a	10.4
2020	207	n/a	n/a	28
2021	811	n/a	n/a	13.2
2022	1099	n/a	n/a	27.6
2023	656	25.0	26.2	34.5
2024	640	22.0	29.0	31.3

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 North Star Online School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	191	n/a	n/a	23.6
2016	174	n/a	n/a	20.7
2017	193	n/a	n/a	11.4
2018	175	n/a	n/a	10.9
2019	240	n/a	n/a	10.4
2020	207	n/a	n/a	28
2021	811	n/a	n/a	13.2
2022	1099	n/a	n/a	27.6
2023	656	25.0	26.2	34.5
2024	640	22.0	29.0	31.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Star Online School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$32 (0.4%)	$8,390 (99.6%)	$8,422
2020	$40 (0.3%)	$11,396 (99.7%)	$11,436
2021	$188 (3.4%)	$5,276 (96.6%)	$5,464
2022	$456 (9.1%)	$4,540 (90.9%)	$4,996

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Star Online School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 20^th of 159 Middle schools	Ranks 51^st of 152 Middle schools	21%
Ranks 35^th of 136 High schools	Ranks 35^th of 96 High schools	10.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (North Star Online School)	40	28.8	11.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)	36.4	29	7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	32.4	27.6	4.8%
7th Grade Reading (North Star Online School)	70	57.7	12.3%
7th Grade Reading (Washoe County)	51.3	40.3	11%
7th Grade Reading (Nevada)	49.9	42.1	7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Star Online School)	38.7	33	5.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)	35.1	25.1	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	30.3	22.2	8.1%
8th Grade Reading (North Star Online School)	77.4	58.1	19.3%
8th Grade Reading (Washoe County)	51.2	40.5	10.7%
8th Grade Reading (Nevada)	47.5	39.4	8.1%
8th Grade Science (North Star Online School)	64.5	44.2	20.3%
8th Grade Science (Washoe County)	44.4	36.3	8.1%
8th Grade Science (Nevada)	36.8	32.7	4.1%
9th Grade Science (North Star Online School)	66.7	47.1	19.6%
9th Grade Science (Washoe County)	31.5	24.5	7%
9th Grade Science (Nevada)	27.7	21.1	6.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Star Online School)	25.9	15.9	10%
11th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)	30.8	21.9	8.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	25.5	19.7	5.8%
11th Grade English (North Star Online School)	70.2	62.5	7.7%
11th Grade English (Washoe County)	46.7	45.8	0.9%
11th Grade English (Nevada)	46.7	45.9	0.8%
All Grades Mathematics (North Star Online School)	51.7	24	27.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)	40.8	33.6	7.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)	37.5	31.3	6.2%
All Grades Reading (North Star Online School)	81.7	55.6	26.1%
All Grades Reading (Washoe County)	49.3	41.2	8.1%
All Grades Reading (Nevada)	48.5	41	7.5%
All Grades Science (North Star Online School)	70.3	38.2	32.1%
All Grades Science (Washoe County)	36.4	29.5	6.9%
All Grades Science (Nevada)	30.5	26	4.5%
All Grades Science (North Star Online School)	60	41	19%
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	240	656	173.3%
African American	2	16	700%
American Indian	4	6	50%
Asian	11	36	227.3%
Hispanic	36	190	427.8%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	168	342	103.6%
Two or More Races	19	63	231.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.4%	34.5%	24%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	EOC Science Exam Science (2024)		SBAC Mathematics (2024)			SBAC Reading (2024)					SBAC 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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science 9th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science All Grades	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 5th Grade	SBAC Reading 6th Grade	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	SBAC Reading 8th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 8th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Star Online School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	5450 Riggins Courst Ste. #6	Reno	89502	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	Yes	No	(775) 353-6900	640	22	29.0	31.3%	320 (50.0%)	13 (2.0%)	206 (32.2%)	28 (4.4%)	6 (0.9%)	4 (0.6%)	61 (9.5%)								(n/a)	11.9	39.0	33.3	32.6	32.4	22.6	27.6	56.0	56.8	39.5	51.6	49.5	50.0	40.2	$4,996	$456	$4,540
Marvin Picollo Elementary	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	900 Foothill Road	Reno	89511	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 851-5650	87	17	5.1	100.0%	40 (46.0%)	1 (1.1%)	36 (41.4%)	3 (3.4%)	2 (2.3%)	2 (2.3%)	3 (3.4%)								(n/a)															$64,394	$16,521	$47,873
Turning Point	Public, Alternative	1-12	350 Hunter Lake Dr	Reno	89509	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 337-7560	15	11	1.3	100.0%	11 (73.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)								(n/a)															$46,342	$11,004	$35,338

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