RISE ACADEMY FOR ADULT ACHIEVEMENT

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1301 CORDONE AVE
RENO, NV 89502
547 Students
Adult Education AE - AE
School Overview
Rise Academy for Achievement, located at 1301 Cordone Ave in Reno, Nevada, is a specialized educational institution operating within the Washoe County School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, focusing on those who need extra guidance to succeed academically and socially. By providing a smaller, more structured setting, Rise Academy aims to help students overcome barriers to education, improve their attendance, and earn the necessary credits to progress toward graduation or reintegration into a comprehensive high school.

The academy emphasizes a personalized approach to teaching, prioritizing strong relationships between students and staff to foster a supportive school culture. The curriculum is tailored to meet individual student needs, often incorporating social-emotional learning alongside core academic requirements. By focusing on accountability, resilience, and personal development, Rise Academy strives to empower its students to identify their strengths and develop the skills required to achieve their long-term academic and professional goals.
547
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
91.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Adult Education
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (775)337-9939
Website: http://www.washoeschools.net/rise
Grade Range: AE - AE
Total Students: 547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 91.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Adult Education 547
Gender Ratio