- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Vegas, NV
Beacon Academy of Nevada
Federal NCES profile for Beacon Academy of Nevada, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320000100751Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beacon Academy of Nevada earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nevada schools.
- #43 of 43
- high schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 71.4:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Beacon Academy of Nevada has class sizes larger than 99% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Academy of Nevada ranks #43 of 43 high schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+191 students YoY
Beacon Academy of Nevada grew from 552 students in 2022-23 to 743 in 2023-24 (+34.6%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+191 students YoY 320000100751 · Las Vegas, NV High · MID · CHARTER
928 enr · 71.4:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Mater Academy East (2,492 students)
Beacon Academy of Nevada grew from 552 students in 2022-23 to 743 in 2023-24 (+34.6%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Beacon Academy of Nevada 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 928
Beacon Academy of Nevada
928 students
What this shows Beacon Academy of Nevada reports 928 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beacon Academy of Nevada compares
Beacon Academy of Nevada 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 | 71.4:1 | ▲ 248% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▼ 6% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 928 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
71.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
928
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
71.4:1
students per teacher
- 248% above state mean
Top 99% in Nevada - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 928 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
African American 25.3%
White 8.5%
Two or More 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Beacon Academy of Nevada 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 Beacon Academy of Nevada Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beacon Academy of Nevada'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
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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 (~928 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~71.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Beacon Academy of Nevada
How many students attend Beacon Academy of Nevada?
Beacon Academy of Nevada has 928 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 743 (2023-24), up 191.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Academy of Nevada?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Academy of Nevada is 71.4:1, which is 248% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 355% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beacon Academy of Nevada?
72.5% of students at Beacon Academy of Nevada are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beacon Academy of Nevada?
The largest demographic group at Beacon Academy of Nevada is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beacon Academy of Nevada?
Beacon Academy of Nevada has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 Beacon Academy of Nevada rank among high schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Academy of Nevada ranks #43 of 43 high schools in Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas on the city page.
What other schools are in State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Beacon Academy of Nevada, 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.