Serving 1,000 students in grades 9-12, Nevada Connections 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 is 11% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,000 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nevada Connections Academy's student population of 1,000 students has declined by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,000 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Nevada Connections Academy 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 Nevada Connections Academy is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
31%
44%
Black
11%
12%
White
42%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
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 Nevada Connections Academy's ranking?
Nevada Connections Academy is ranked #423 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Nevada Connections Academy often compared to?
Nevada Connections Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Alpine Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nevada Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Nevada Connections Academy is 81%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Nevada Connections Academy?
1,000 students attend Nevada Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Nevada Connections Academy students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nevada Connections Academy?
Nevada Connections Academy has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Nevada Connections Academy offer ?
Nevada Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nevada Connections Academy part of?
Nevada Connections Academy is part of State-Sponsored Charter Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 8/10/2013
We used Nevada Connections Academy to homeschool two of our kids for four years. Our situation changed to where we now use a brick-and-mortar public school, but we did love NCA. The teachers were very helpful, the kids were able to progress faster or slower than a typical classroom, as needed. We were able to really explore topics, and we learned so much about how our kids learn, and how better to teach them. The school provides everything you need, not just textbooks, but science equipment, art supplies, and of course, lots of teacher help if you need it. Great school, can't recommend it enough.
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