Enrollment
928
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
71.4:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+248% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beacon Academy of Nevada compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beacon Academy of Nevada
Beacon Academy of Nevada is a higher-need, mid-sized charter high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 928 students.
Class loads run heavy: 71.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Nevada schools and 248% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 72.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 928 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 63/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 928 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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 Las Vegas's high schools, it stands alongside Adult Education Programs (4,559 students): Beacon Academy of Nevada is smaller than that campus by headcount.
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Beacon Academy of Nevada.
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 Beacon Academy of Nevada compares
Beacon Academy of Nevada on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$7,800
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Beacon Academy of Nevada.
$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 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
- 2,492
- 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 Las Vegas
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Adult Education Programs
Alternative education program
4,559 students
Desert Oasis Hs
Standard public school
3,300 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Hs
Standard public school
3,255 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Arbor View Hs
Standard public school
3,069 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Desert Pines Hs
Standard public school
3,011 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Centennial Hs
Standard public school
2,961 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~928 students)
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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.
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 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Beacon Academy of Nevada a good school?
Beacon Academy of Nevada earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 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.
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