Serving 612 students in grades 7-12, Academy For Individualized Studyindependent Study ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Nevada state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Nevada state average of 66%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
612 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥95%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)85-89%
66%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)2%
6%
Hispanic
(15-16)49%
42%
Black
(15-16)16%
10%
White
(15-16)27%
34%
Hawaiian
(15-16)2%
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
6%
Graduation Rate
(13-14)29%
74%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NV state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Individualized Studyindependent Study?
The graduation rate of Academy For Individualized Studyindependent Study is 29%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74%.
How many students attend Academy For Individualized Studyindependent Study?
612 students attend Academy For Individualized Studyindependent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Academy For Individualized Studyindependent Study students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Academy For Individualized Studyindependent Study offer ?
Academy For Individualized Studyindependent Study offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Academy For Individualized Studyindependent Study part of?
Academy For Individualized Studyindependent Study is part of Clark County School District.
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