How do these districts compare?
| Metric | State-Sponsored Charter Schools | Washoe County School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Carson City, Nevada | Reno, Nevada |
| Total Enrollment | 59,670 | 64,990 |
| Number of Schools | 79 | 112 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 37.2:1 | 18.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | State-Sponsored Charter Schools | Washoe County School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $7,800 | $10,957 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.7% | 12.0% |
| State Revenue | 81.7% | 68.2% |
| Local Revenue | 2.6% | 19.8% |
State-Sponsored Charter Schools
Federal State Local
Washoe County School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | State-Sponsored Charter Schools | Washoe County School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.5% | 38.5% |
| African American | 14.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.3% | 45.3% |
| Asian | 7.3% | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Multiracial | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.7% | 57.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | State-Sponsored Charter Schools | Washoe County School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 107 | 244 |
| Schools with AP | 13 | 15 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 651.2:1 | 345.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.2% | 25.2% |
School Types
State-Sponsored Charter Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 79
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Washoe County School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 10
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.