- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Reno, NV
Academy for Career Education
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Career Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000562Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Career Education earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 12
- high schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 275
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Career Education ranks #4 of 12 high schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Academy for Career Education grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 320048000562 · Reno, NV High · SMALL · CHARTER
275 enr · 28.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Academy for Career Education grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Academy for Career Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Valleys
North Valleys High School
2,307 students
- Spanish Spring
Spanish Springs High School
2,131 students
- Edward C. Reed
Edward C. Reed High School
2,092 students
- Procter R. Hug
Procter R. Hug High School
2,008 students
- Reno High Scho
Reno High School
1,741 students
- This school 275
Academy for Career Education
275 students
What this shows Academy for Career Education reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Career Education compares
Academy for Career Education is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 64% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
White 40.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Academy for Career Education is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Washoe County School District reports $10,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy for Career Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Reno High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Career Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,092
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Reno
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Career Education
How many students attend Academy for Career Education?
Academy for Career Education has 275 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), up 13.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Career Education?
28.0% of students at Academy for Career Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Career Education?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Career Education is Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Career Education?
Academy for Career Education has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Academy for Career Education rank among high schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Career Education ranks #4 of 12 high schools in Reno, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Reno on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Academy for Career Education, Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students), Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students), and Edward C. Reed High School (2,092 students). See the Washoe County School District district page for the complete list.