Enrollment
82
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Minden, NV
Aspire Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Aspire 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 320009000832
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspire Academy High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Minden · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspire Academy High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Academy High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Minden, NV.
School address
District: Douglas County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320009000832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.6%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspire Academy High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspire Academy High School
Aspire Academy High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Minden, Nevada, enrolling 82 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.7:1, Aspire Academy High School is leaner than roughly 87% of Nevada schools and 33% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 93.6% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 82 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 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #23, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 56/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Douglas County School District spends $12,077 per pupil, 27% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 24 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 82 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Minden's high schools, it stands alongside Douglas High School (1,510 students): Aspire Academy High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 18.6:1).
Douglas County School District also operates Douglas High School (1,510 students) and Carson Valley Middle School (591 students) alongside Aspire 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 Aspire Academy High School compares
Aspire 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 22% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
82
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 13% in Nevada - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.3%
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
$12,077
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Aspire Academy High School is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County School District, which includes Aspire Academy High School.
$12,077
Per student
-27%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 80.9%
Federal 9.5%
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 Aspire Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pau Wa Lu Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minden Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jacks Valley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aspire Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,510
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Minden
2 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 (~82 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Aspire Academy High School
How many students attend Aspire Academy High School?
Aspire Academy High School has 82 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minden, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Academy High School is 13.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 13% lower 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 Aspire Academy High School?
93.6% of students at Aspire Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspire Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Aspire Academy High School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Minden, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspire Academy High School?
Aspire Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aspire Academy High School rank among high schools in Minden?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Academy High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Minden, 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 Minden on the city page.
Is Aspire Academy High School a good school?
Aspire Academy High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% 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 Douglas County School District?
Besides Aspire Academy High School, Douglas County School District also operates Douglas High School (1,510 students), Carson Valley Middle School (591 students), and Pau Wa Lu Middle School (460 students). See the Douglas County School District district page for the complete list.
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