Enrollment
314
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Vegas, NV
Democracy Prep at Agassi High
Federal NCES profile for Democracy Prep at Agassi High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320000100882Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Democracy Prep at Agassi High earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Nevada schools.
- #37 of 43
- high schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 52.3:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Democracy Prep at Agassi High has class sizes larger than 98% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Democracy Prep at Agassi High ranks #37 of 43 high schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
52.3:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+155% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Democracy Prep at Agassi High compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Democracy Prep at Agassi High
Democracy Prep at Agassi High is a higher-need, mid-sized charter high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 314 students.
Class loads run heavy: 52.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Nevada schools and 155% 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 50.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 314 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 22 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #17, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 36/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.1% 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): Democracy Prep at Agassi High 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 Democracy Prep at Agassi High.
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 Democracy Prep at Agassi High compares
Democracy Prep at Agassi High on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 52.3:1 | ▲ 155% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 35% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
52.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
52.3:1
students per teacher
- 155% above state mean
Top 98% in Nevada - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.1%
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 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 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
African American 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
White 1.3%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Democracy Prep at Agassi High is less 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 Democracy Prep at Agassi High.
$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 Democracy Prep at Agassi High 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 | 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 Democracy Prep at Agassi High'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 (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~52.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Democracy Prep at Agassi High
How many students attend Democracy Prep at Agassi High?
Democracy Prep at Agassi High has 314 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Democracy Prep at Agassi High?
The student-teacher ratio at Democracy Prep at Agassi High is 52.3:1, which is 155% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 233% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Democracy Prep at Agassi High?
50.0% of students at Democracy Prep at Agassi High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Democracy Prep at Agassi High?
The largest demographic group at Democracy Prep at Agassi High is African American at 77.7% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Democracy Prep at Agassi High?
Democracy Prep at Agassi High has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Democracy Prep at Agassi High rank among high schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Democracy Prep at Agassi High ranks #37 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 Democracy Prep at Agassi High a good school?
Democracy Prep at Agassi High earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Democracy Prep at Agassi High, 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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