Serving 928 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 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 928 students
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 15% (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 928 students has grown by 186% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
928 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
School Motto
Guiding Your Potential.
School Rankings
Beacon Academy Of Nevada ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beacon Academy Of Nevada is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
15%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.1%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
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 #683 out of 684 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 30% 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 15%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Beacon Academy Of Nevada?
928 students attend Beacon Academy Of Nevada.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Beacon Academy Of Nevada students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Beacon Academy Of Nevada offer ?
Beacon Academy Of Nevada offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Beacon Academy Of Nevada part of?
Beacon Academy Of Nevada is part of State Sponsored Charter Schools.
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