Serving 68 students in grades 9-12, Aspire 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%).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- 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 High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Aspire High School's student population of 68 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aspire 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 High School is 0.57, 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
n/a
16:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
21%
44%
Black
n/a
12%
White
62%
29%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aspire High School's ranking?
Aspire 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 High School?
The graduation rate of Aspire High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Aspire High School?
68 students attend Aspire High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Aspire High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Aspire High School offer ?
Aspire High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Aspire High School part of?
Aspire High School is part of Douglas County School District.
School Reviews
5 5/11/2018
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