Enrollment
224
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320000100800Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 21
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alpine Academy High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alpine Academy High School
Alpine Academy High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Sparks, Nevada, enrolling 224 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32:1 is larger than about 94% of Nevada schools and 56% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.8% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 224 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #15, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 61/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding State-Sponsored Charter Schools spends $7,800 per pupil, 53% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sparks's high schools, it stands alongside Procter R. Hug High School (2,008 students): Alpine Academy High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (32:1 vs 22.3:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Alpine Academy High School.
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 Alpine Academy High School compares
Alpine Academy High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$7,800
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
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.
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 52.2%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Alpine Academy High School.
$7,800
Per student
-53%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.6%
State 81.7%
Federal 15.7%
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 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
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
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 (~224 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Alpine Academy High School a good school?
Alpine Academy High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Nevada schools. 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 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.
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