- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sparks, NV
Alpine Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Alpine Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320000100800Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alpine Academy High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alpine Academy High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine Academy High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Alpine Academy High School grew from 142 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.2 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 320000100800 · Sparks, NV High · SMALL · CHARTER
224 enr · 32:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Mater Academy East (2,492 students)
Alpine Academy High School grew from 142 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 7.2 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Alpine Academy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mater Academy
Mater Academy East
2,492 students
- Somerset Acade
Somerset Academy Losee
2,428 students
- Doral Academy
Doral Academy Red Rock
2,392 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence
2,370 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
2,268 students
- This school 224
Alpine Academy High School
224 students
What this shows Alpine Academy High School reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alpine Academy High School compares
Alpine Academy High School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32:1 | ▲ 56% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 81% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
32:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 94% in Nevada - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$7,980
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
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Alpine Academy High School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for State-Sponsored Charter Schools reports $7,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alpine Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alpine Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 2,392
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Sparks
1 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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alpine Academy High School
How many students attend Alpine Academy High School?
Alpine Academy High School has 224 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpine Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpine Academy High School is 32:1, which is 56% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alpine Academy High School?
14.8% of students at Alpine Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpine Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Alpine Academy High School is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpine Academy High School?
Alpine Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alpine Academy High School rank among public schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine Academy High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sparks, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sparks on the city page.
What other schools are in State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Alpine Academy High School, State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students), Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students), and Doral Academy Red Rock (2,392 students). See the State-Sponsored Charter Schools district page for the complete list.