Serving 47 students in grades 9-12, Aspire Academy High School 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aspire Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Aspire Academy High School's student population of 47 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aspire Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aspire Academy High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#552 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
18:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
24%
44%
Black
n/a
12%
White
64%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aspire Academy High School's ranking?
Aspire Academy High School is ranked #552 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aspire Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Aspire Academy High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Aspire Academy High School?
47 students attend Aspire Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Aspire Academy High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspire Academy High School?
Aspire Academy High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Aspire Academy High School offer ?
Aspire Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Aspire Academy High School part of?
Aspire Academy High School is part of Douglas County School District.
School Reviews
5 5/11/2018
Aspire Academy has helped me so much. All these teachers they help you, the actually give up there time when you need help they stay in at their break and lunch just to help you with the work you need help on.
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