Enrollment
1,054
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Reno, NV
Nevada Connections Academy
Federal NCES profile for Nevada Connections Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320000100731Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nevada Connections Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32.9:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nevada Connections Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada Connections Academy ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.9:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nevada Connections Academy compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nevada Connections Academy
Nevada Connections Academy is a large charter high school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 1,054 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Nevada schools and 60% 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 41.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,054 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 21 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #4.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 151 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% 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 Reno's high schools, it stands alongside Innovations High School (149 students): Nevada Connections Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (32.9:1 vs 11.5:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Nevada Connections 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 Nevada Connections Academy compares
Nevada Connections Academy on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.9:1 | ▲ 60% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 46% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,054 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,054
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
32.9:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 94% in Nevada - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.8%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 151 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
White 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 12.2%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Nevada Connections Academy is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Nevada Connections Academy.
$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 Nevada Connections Academy 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 | Similar 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 Nevada Connections Academy'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 Reno
2 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.
Similar enrollment (~1,054 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nevada Connections Academy
How many students attend Nevada Connections Academy?
Nevada Connections Academy has 1,054 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reno, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nevada Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Nevada Connections Academy is 32.9:1, which is 60% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 110% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nevada Connections Academy?
41.8% of students at Nevada Connections Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nevada Connections Academy?
The largest demographic group at Nevada Connections Academy is White at 38.6% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nevada Connections Academy?
Nevada Connections Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nevada Connections Academy rank among high schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada Connections Academy ranks #3 of 3 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 Nevada Connections Academy a good school?
Nevada Connections Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Nevada Connections Academy, 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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