Enrollment
547
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 320048000863
Rise Academy for Adult Achievement — Reno, NV
Federal NCES profile for Rise Academy for Adult Achievement, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
91.2:1
vs 22.6:1 Nevada avg
+304% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rise Academy for Adult Achievement reports 547 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 91.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 304% above the Nevada state mean of 22.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 474% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 30.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 60% below the Nevada average and 40% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Washoe County School District spends $14,973 per pupil district-wide, below the Nevada average of $18,421 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.8% from local sources (property taxes), 68.2% from the state, and 12.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rise Academy for Adult Achievement compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nevada state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 91.2:1 | ▲ 304% | 22.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 60% | 76.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 56% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
— 304% above state mean
Top 98% in Nevada — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,973
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nevada avg of $18,421
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 547 Top 56% in Nevada — larger than 44% of 742 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 91.2:1 +304% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 30.9% -60% vs state
NCES ID 320048000863
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Rise Academy for Adult Achievement.
$14,973
Per student
-19%
vs Nevada
Avg $18,421
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,092
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
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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 304% higher than the Nevada average of 22.6:1 and 474% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.