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Nevada Connections Academy

555 Double Eagle Court Suite 1000, Reno, NV, 89521

Ranked 208 of 209 in Nevada

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About Nevada Connections Academy

Nevada Connections Academy is an online high school in Reno, Nevada that is open to the public. It has about 1,052 students in grades 9–12. It is one of the best-known schools for virtual learning, and it offers a flexible way for students to learn from home while still meeting state standards. The school has about 38 students for every teacher, and it uses digital tools to help with remote learning. The student body is made up of people from all over the state, so it is very diverse.At Nevada Connections Academy, 6% of students are good at math and 38% are good at reading, and it is one of the

best High School in "Nevada"

. The school is known as one of the best for making school accessible and tech-savvy, with about $9,384 in funding per student. Its main strengths are that it gives students who need a flexible schedule or a personalized environment a different way to get their high school diploma, which keeps them interested in their journey.

Nevada Connections Academy Contact Information

Address

555 Double Eagle Court Suite 1000, Reno, NV, 89521

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Phone

(775) 826-4200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 6%
Reading 38%
State average proficiency is 6% in Math and 38% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
37 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1052
Total Students
$61320
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 208 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Nevada Connections Academy

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

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 4:00 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 40.68%
Asian 2.38%
Hispanic 28.52%
Black 11.69%
Two+ Races 13.97%
Native Am. 0.95%
White
40.68%
Asian
2.38%
Hispanic
28.52%
Black
11.69%
Two+ Races
13.97%
Native Am.
0.95%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1052
55.04%
579 Female
44.87%
472 Male

Student Population

1052 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 37 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

150 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Nevada Connections Academy has recently improved its online learning platform by adding new interactive science simulations and more elective courses in coding and data analysis. The academy has started a series of "College and Career Days" in different parts of the state. These events give students a chance to meet with college recruiters and professionals in the field. Also, new student-led clubs have been started that focus on robotics and community service. These clubs are meant to help students connect with each other and learn through working on projects together.

FAQ

Q1. Are there chances to be a leader at Nevada Connections Academy?

Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.

Q2. How does Nevada Connections Academy help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. Nevada Connections Academy helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.

Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q4. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Nevada Connections Academy encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q5. What can students do to get help with their homework?

Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.

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

PS

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

WR

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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