Enrollment
251
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reno, NV
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Nevada Academy Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320048000503Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #36 of 36
- schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 251
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Nevada Academy Charter ranks #36 of 36 schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
97.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+26% vs state
What stands out at Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 251 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.0% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 251 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #44, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.6% 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.
Discipline events run high: 55 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 251 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Reno's public schools, it stands alongside Davidson Academy (169 students): Sierra Nevada Academy Charter is larger than that campus by headcount.
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Sierra Nevada Academy Charter.
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 Sierra Nevada Academy Charter compares
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
58.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 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 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 4.4%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Sierra Nevada Academy Charter is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Sierra Nevada Academy Charter.
$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 Sierra Nevada Academy Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Nevada Academy Charter'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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
How many students attend Sierra Nevada Academy Charter?
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter has 251 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reno, NV.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Nevada Academy Charter?
97.0% of students at Sierra Nevada Academy Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Nevada Academy Charter?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Nevada Academy Charter is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Nevada Academy Charter?
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 Sierra Nevada Academy Charter rank among schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Nevada Academy Charter ranks #36 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 Sierra Nevada Academy Charter a good school?
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Sierra Nevada Academy Charter, 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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