Enrollment
572
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Reno, NV
Academy of Arts Careers & Tech
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Arts Careers & Tech, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000664
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Arts Careers & Tech earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #2 of 12
- high schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Arts Careers & Tech has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Arts Careers & Tech ranks #2 of 12 high schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of Arts Careers & Tech compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of Arts Careers & Tech
Academy of Arts Careers & Tech is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 572 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.4% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Nevada average.
With 572 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 41 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Reno's high schools, it stands alongside Nevada Connections Academy (1,054 students): Academy of Arts Careers & Tech is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 32.9:1).
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Academy of Arts Careers & Tech.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy of Arts Careers & Tech compares
Academy of Arts Careers & Tech on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 79% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 63% in Nevada - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,957
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Academy of Arts Careers & Tech is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Academy of Arts Careers & Tech.
$10,957
Per student
-33%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 68.2%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Academy of Arts Careers & Tech Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Arts Careers & Tech's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~572 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Academy of Arts Careers & Tech
How many students attend Academy of Arts Careers & Tech?
Academy of Arts Careers & Tech has 572 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reno, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Arts Careers & Tech?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Arts Careers & Tech is 20.4:1, which is 0% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Arts Careers & Tech?
16.4% of students at Academy of Arts Careers & Tech are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Arts Careers & Tech?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Arts Careers & Tech is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Arts Careers & Tech?
Academy of Arts Careers & Tech has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of Arts Careers & Tech rank among high schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Arts Careers & Tech ranks #2 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.
Is Academy of Arts Careers & Tech a good school?
Academy of Arts Careers & Tech earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Academy of Arts Careers & Tech, 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.
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