Serving 552 students in grades 9-12, Beacon Academy Of Nevada 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 42:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 18% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beacon Academy Of Nevada's student population of 552 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beacon Academy Of Nevada 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 Beacon Academy Of Nevada is 0.67, 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
#689 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
48%
44%
Black
28%
12%
White
12%
28%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
18%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beacon Academy Of Nevada's ranking?
Beacon Academy Of Nevada is ranked #689 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Beacon Academy Of Nevada often compared to?
Beacon Academy Of Nevadais often viewed alongside schools like Coral Academy Sandy Ridge by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beacon Academy Of Nevada?
The graduation rate of Beacon Academy Of Nevada is 18%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Beacon Academy Of Nevada?
552 students attend Beacon Academy Of Nevada.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Beacon Academy Of Nevada students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beacon Academy Of Nevada?
Beacon Academy Of Nevada has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Beacon Academy Of Nevada offer ?
Beacon Academy Of Nevada offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beacon Academy Of Nevada part of?
Beacon Academy Of Nevada is part of State-Sponsored Charter Schools School District.
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