- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320000100731Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Nevada Connections Academy grew from 1,000 students in 2022-23 to 1,052 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 320000100731 · Reno, NV High · MID · CHARTER
1,054 enr · 32.9:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Mater Academy East (2,492 students)
Nevada Connections Academy grew from 1,000 students in 2022-23 to 1,052 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Nevada Connections Academy 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
Nevada Connections Academy
1,054 students
What this shows Nevada Connections Academy reports 1,054 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nevada Connections Academy compares
Nevada Connections Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$7,980
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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,428
- 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.
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 (~1,054 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,000 (2022-23) → 1,052 (2023-24), up 52.
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 31/100 (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 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.
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.