- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
North Star Online School held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 320048000844 · Reno, NV Other · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 23:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
North Star Online School held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
North Star Online School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Valleys
North Valleys High School
2,307 students
- Spanish Spring
Spanish Springs High School
2,131 students
- Edward C. Reed
Edward C. Reed High School
2,092 students
- Procter R. Hug
Procter R. Hug High School
2,008 students
- Reno High Scho
Reno High School
1,741 students
- This school 575
North Star Online School
575 students
What this shows North Star Online School reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Star Online School compares
North Star Online School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,869
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
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.
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
District finance for Washoe County School District reports $10,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,131
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~575 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.