- Enrollment
- 1,510
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320009000832
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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 23/100 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
- 23
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Aspire Academy High School grew from 47 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+68.1%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 320009000832 · Minden, NV High · SMALL · TRAD
82 enr · 13.7:1 · 93.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas High School (1,510 students)
Aspire Academy High School grew from 47 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+68.1%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Aspire Academy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas High S
Douglas High School
1,510 students
- Carson Valley 591
Carson Valley Middle School
591 students
- Pau Wa Lu Midd 460
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
460 students
- Minden Element 371
Minden Elementary School
371 students
- Jacks Valley E 364
Jacks Valley Elementary School
364 students
- This school 82
Aspire Academy High School
82 students
What this shows Aspire Academy High School reports 82 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aspire Academy High School compares
Aspire 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,089
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
Counselors0.2 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.
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
District finance for Douglas County School District reports $12,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~82 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 47 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), up 32.
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 23/100 (lower 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 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.
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.