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Washoe County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public charter schools serving 3,762 students in Washoe County School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public charter schools in Nevada.
Public Charter Schools in Washoe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Nevada public charter school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
116 Schools
107 Schools
# Students
63,412 Students
73,261 Students
# Teachers
3,153 Teachers
2,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washoe County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 20 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
26%
Graduation Rate
83%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.5%
38.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
44%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
40%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
6%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,559 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,116 is higher than the state median of $13,427. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$860 MM
$6,665 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$959 MM
$6,375 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$13,559
$14,039
Showing 2010–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student (19-20)
$15,116
$13,427
Showing 2010–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Best Washoe County School District Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coral Academy Elementary-south
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6155 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 357-9122
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 357-9122
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Coral Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6275 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Coral Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1350 E. Ninth St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 323-2332
Gr: 5-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Coral Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 Valley Road
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 322-0274
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 322-0274
Gr: K-4 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Mariposa Language And Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3875 Glen Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4040
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4040
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
High Desert Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fantastic Dr
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 624-2800
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 624-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 529 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Encompass Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Foster Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-5566
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-5566
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Fox Ave
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Gr: K-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Academy For Career Education
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Vassar St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 324-3900
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 324-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Bailey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 Gentry Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-6767
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-6767
Gr: K-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Coral Academy Elementary-northwest
Charter School
1595 Sky Mountain Dr
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 418-1115
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 418-1115
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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