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Nevada State High School Northwest vs. Founders Academy Of Las Vegas

Should you attend Nevada State High School Northwest or Founders Academy Of Las Vegas? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Nevada State High School Northwest
7240 West Azure Dr Ste 110
Las Vegas, NV 89130
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Founders Academy Of Las Vegas
5730 W. Alexander Road
Las Vegas, NV 89130
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Nevada State High School Northwest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 122 students in grades 11-12, Nevada State High School Northwest ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,083 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Founders Academy Of Las Vegas ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
11-12
K-12
Total Students
122 students
1,083 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nevada State High School Northwest over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Founders Academy Of Las Vegas over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
41% | 59%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nevada State High School Northwest.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Founders Academy Of Las Vegas.
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
(20-21 School Year Data)
33 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Founders Academy Of Las Vegas over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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33:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Founders Academy Of Las Vegas with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#86 out of 692 schools in NV
(Top 20%)
#189 out of 692 schools in NV
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nevada State High School Northwest, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Founders Academy Of Las Vegas, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in NV)
40%
(Top 30% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nevada State High School Northwest who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Founders Academy Of Las Vegas who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in NV)
51%
(Top 30% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nevada State High School Northwest who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Founders Academy Of Las Vegas who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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20-24%
(Top 50% in NV)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Founders Academy Of Las Vegas who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in NV)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Nevada State High School Northwest with the average graduation rate observed in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Founders Academy Of Las Vegas with the average graduation rate observed in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Nevada State High School Northwest by grade.
This chart displays the students of Founders Academy Of Las Vegas by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
107
Grade 1 Students
-
116
Grade 2 Students
-
116
Grade 3 Students
-
114
Grade 4 Students
-
86
Grade 5 Students
-
87
Grade 6 Students
-
87
Grade 7 Students
-
85
Grade 8 Students
-
87
Grade 9 Students
-
80
Grade 10 Students
-
42
Grade 11 Students
60
39
Grade 12 Students
62
37

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Nevada State High School Northwest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Asian
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nevada State High School Northwest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Founders Academy Of Las Vegas, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
31%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nevada State High School Northwest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Founders Academy Of Las Vegas, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nevada State High School Northwest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Founders Academy Of Las Vegas, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
33%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nevada State High School Northwest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Founders Academy Of Las Vegas, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Nevada State High School Northwest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Two or more races
20%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nevada State High School Northwest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Founders Academy Of Las Vegas, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.75
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nevada State High School Northwest, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Founders Academy Of Las Vegas, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nevada State High School Northwest, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Founders Academy Of Las Vegas, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nevada State High School Northwest, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Founders Academy Of Las Vegas, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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