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Academy For Career Education

2800 VASSAR ST, RENO, NV, 89502

Ranked 179 of 209 in Nevada

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About Academy For Career Education

ACE High School, also known as the Academy For Career Education, is a public charter school in Reno, Nevada. It has about 249 students in grades 9–12. This school is known as one of the best for vocational integration. It focuses on technical fields like construction, engineering, and diesel technology. The school has 25 students for every teacher, which means that students get to learn by doing, which connects school and work, and it is one of the

best High School in "Nevada"

.A large number of students at the Academy For Career Education are from low-income families. The data on performance shows that 17% of students are good at math and 41% are good at reading. The academy is one of the best schools for workforce development, with the district spending about $9,384 per student. Its strengths are its modern technical labs and its promise to give students professional certifications and real-world skills that will help them get jobs right away in fields that are in high demand.

Academy For Career Education Contact Information

Address

2800 VASSAR ST, RENO, NV, 89502

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Phone

(775) 324-3900

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 41%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 41% in Reading.
10
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
249
Total Students
$61320
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 179 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Academy For Career Education

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 43.78%
Asian 1.2%
Hispanic 50.2%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 4.82%
Native Am. 0%
White
43.78%
Asian
1.2%
Hispanic
50.2%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
4.82%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 249
18.07%
45 Female
81.93%
204 Male

Student Population

249 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Academy For Career Education has recently improved its construction and engineering shops by adding professional-grade tools. This gives students more realistic hands-on training. The school is currently expanding its apprenticeship partnerships with local trade unions, which will allow seniors to go straight into high-demand vocational careers after they graduate. ACE students also recently took part in a series of technical skill competitions, where they showed that they were very good at architectural drafting and mechanical design.

FAQ

Q1. Does Academy For Career Education encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Q2. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q3. What kind of school experience do students get at Academy For Career Education?

Ans. Academy For Career Education has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q4. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?

Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.

Q5. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Academy For Career Education lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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