Washoe Inspire Academy
Tel:
(775) 857-3181
Washoe Inspire Academy serves 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Washoe Inspire Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washoe Inspire Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Washoe Inspire Academy's student population of 157 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 157 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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School Comparison
Washoe Inspire Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Washoe Inspire Academy is 0.63, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #645 out of 660 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 20:1 |
| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 50% | 43% |
| Black | 6% | 11% |
| White | 35% | 32% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | 20-24% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washoe County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Washoe Inspire Academy is I Can Do Anything Charter High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is George L Dilworth Middle School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Edwin S Dodson Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Reno I Can Do Anything Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 172 students
0.1 miles
1195 Corporate Blvd Suite C
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-1544 0.1 9-12 172 - Reno Academy Of Art Careers And Technology Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 576 students
0.4 miles
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 861-4418 0.4 9-12 576 - Reno Academy Of Career Education Charter School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 184 students
1.3 miles
2800 Vassar Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 324-3900 1.3 9-12 184 - Reno Edwin S Dodson Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 418 students
1.6 miles
4355 Houston
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2530 1.6 PK-6 418 - Reno Earl Wooster High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,666 student
1.8 miles
1331 E Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5100 1.8 9-12 1,666
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