- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-22.2%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 320048000503 · Reno, NV Other · SMALL · CHARTER
251 enr · 97.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-22.2%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter 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 251
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
251 students
What this shows Sierra Nevada Academy Charter reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Nevada Academy Charter compares
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,869
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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,131
- 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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), down 74.
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: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.