Serving 133 students in grades 9-12, Argent Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Nevada state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Nevada state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
12%
44%
Black
1%
12%
White
74%
28%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)30-39%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% NV state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Argent Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Argent Preparatory Academy is 30-39%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Argent Preparatory Academy?
133 students attend Argent Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Argent Preparatory Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Argent Preparatory Academy?
Argent Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Argent Preparatory Academy offer ?
Argent Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Argent Preparatory Academy part of?
Argent Preparatory Academy is part of State-Sponsored Charter Schools School District.
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