Enrollment
547
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Reno, NV
Rise Academy for Adult Achievement
Federal NCES profile for Rise Academy for Adult Achievement, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000863
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rise Academy for Adult Achievement earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nevada schools.
- #12 of 12
- high schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 91.2:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rise Academy for Adult Achievement has class sizes larger than 99% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rise Academy for Adult Achievement ranks #12 of 12 high schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
91.2:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+345% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rise Academy for Adult Achievement compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rise Academy for Adult Achievement
Rise Academy for Adult Achievement is a mid-sized high school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 547 students.
Class loads run heavy: 91.2:1 is larger than about 99% of Nevada schools and 345% 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 30.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 547 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 59 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #59, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
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): Rise Academy for Adult Achievement is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (91.2:1 vs 32.9:1).
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Rise Academy for Adult Achievement.
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 Rise Academy for Adult Achievement compares
Rise Academy for Adult Achievement on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 91.2:1 | ▲ 345% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 60% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
91.2:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
91.2:1
students per teacher
- 345% above state mean
Top 99% in Nevada - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Rise Academy for Adult Achievement.
$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 Rise Academy for Adult Achievement Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rise Academy for Adult Achievement'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.
Similar enrollment (~547 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rise Academy for Adult Achievement
How many students attend Rise Academy for Adult Achievement?
Rise Academy for Adult Achievement has 547 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reno, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rise Academy for Adult Achievement?
The student-teacher ratio at Rise Academy for Adult Achievement is 91.2:1, which is 345% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 481% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rise Academy for Adult Achievement?
30.9% of students at Rise Academy for Adult Achievement are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rise Academy for Adult Achievement?
Rise Academy for Adult Achievement has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Rise Academy for Adult Achievement rank among high schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Rise Academy for Adult Achievement ranks #12 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 Rise Academy for Adult Achievement a good school?
Rise Academy for Adult Achievement earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Rise Academy for Adult Achievement, 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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