Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical

The Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology is a career-tech high school in Reno, Nevada that is a part of the Washoe County School District.
Serving 572 students in grades 9-12, Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NV)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Motto
'Every Child, By Name and Face to Graduation'

School Rankings

Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical ranks within the top 10% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#46 out of 684 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
30%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

65-69%
44%
65-69%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
7%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
32%
46%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
12%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

White
52%
26%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
48%
0.62

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

≥95%
81.4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
13.5%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
81%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Mascot
Trailblazer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical's ranking?
Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical is ranked #46 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical often compared to?
Academy Of Arts Careers & Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Tmcc Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical is 95%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical?
572 students attend Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical?
Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical offer ?
Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical part of?
Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical is part of Washoe County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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