- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000664
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #2 of 12
- high schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 49
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Academy of Arts Careers & Tech held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.7 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 320048000664 · Reno, NV High · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 20.4:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Academy of Arts Careers & Tech held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.7 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Academy of Arts Careers & Tech 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 572
Academy of Arts Careers & Tech
572 students
What this shows Academy of Arts Careers & Tech reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Arts Careers & Tech compares
Academy of Arts Careers & Tech held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,869
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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,131
- 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.
Similar enrollment (~572 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.