Enrollment
153
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Reno, NV
Encompass Academy
Federal NCES profile for Encompass Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000603Charter school
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Encompass Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #8 of 12
- high schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 153
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Encompass Academy ranks #8 of 12 high schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
90.3%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+18% vs state
What stands out at Encompass Academy
Encompass Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 153 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 90.3% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 153 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (40%) (diversity index 63/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 153 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Reno's high schools, it stands alongside Nevada Connections Academy (1,054 students): Encompass Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Encompass Academy.
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 Encompass Academy compares
Encompass Academy on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 18% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
50.3%
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
$10,957
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 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
White 39.9%
Asian 4.6%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Encompass Academy is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Encompass Academy.
$10,957
Per student
-33%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 68.2%
Federal 12.0%
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 Encompass Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Encompass Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,092
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Reno
3 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Encompass Academy
How many students attend Encompass Academy?
Encompass Academy has 153 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reno, NV.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Encompass Academy?
90.3% of students at Encompass Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Encompass Academy?
The largest demographic group at Encompass Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Encompass Academy?
Encompass Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Encompass Academy rank among high schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Encompass Academy ranks #8 of 12 high schools in Reno, 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 Reno on the city page.
Is Encompass Academy a good school?
Encompass Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Washoe County School District?
Besides Encompass Academy, Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students), Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students), and Edward C. Reed High School (2,092 students). See the Washoe County School District district page for the complete list.
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