Enrollment
575
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
North Star Online School
Federal NCES profile for North Star Online School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000844
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Star Online School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Nevada schools.
- #25 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Star Online School has class sizes larger than 76% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Online School ranks #25 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Star Online School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Star Online School
North Star Online School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 575 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 575 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #28.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% 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 public schools, it stands alongside Davidson Academy (169 students): North Star Online School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23:1 vs 15.4:1).
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside North Star Online School.
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 North Star Online School compares
North Star Online School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 12% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 59% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Nevada - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 192 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 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 3.7%
African American 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, North Star Online School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes North Star Online School.
$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 North Star Online School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Star Online School'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 other schools in Reno
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~575 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Star Online School
How many students attend North Star Online School?
North Star Online School has 575 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Reno, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Online School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Online School is 23:1, which is 12% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Star Online School?
31.7% of students at North Star Online School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Star Online School?
The largest demographic group at North Star Online School is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Star Online School?
North Star Online School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 North Star Online School rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Online School ranks #25 of 36 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 schools in Reno on the city page.
Is North Star Online School a good school?
North Star Online School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Washoe County School District?
Besides North Star Online School, 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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