Serving 251 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sierra Nevada Academy Charter 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 15% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter's student population of 251 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
Bringing the small school community back to the neighborhood.
School Rankings
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter 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 Sierra Nevada Academy Charter 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
#552 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
17:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.8%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 21-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 Sierra Nevada Academy Charter's ranking?
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter is ranked #552 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Sierra Nevada Academy Charter often compared to?
Sierra Nevada Academy Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Coral Academy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Sierra Nevada Academy Charter?
251 students attend Sierra Nevada Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sierra Nevada Academy Charter students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sierra Nevada Academy Charter?
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sierra Nevada Academy Charter offer ?
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sierra Nevada Academy Charter part of?
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter is part of Washoe County School District.
In what neighborhood is Sierra Nevada Academy Charter located?
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter is located in the North Valleys neighborhood of Reno, NV. There are 6 other public schools located in North Valleys.
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