RISE ACADEMY FOR ACHIEVEMENT

Rise Academy for Achievement is a public adult education school that is part of the Washoe County school district, located in RENO, NV with about 548 students. Student demographics can be found below. With about 3 teachers, Rise Academy for Achievement has a student/teacher ratio of about 182:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact Rise Academy for Achievement at (775) 337-9939 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1301 CORDONE AVE
RENO, NV 89502
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RISE ACADEMY FOR ACHIEVEMENT is a public adult education school in RENO, NV with about 548 enrolled students. See other public adult schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Adult Education
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
Washoe County
Total Students:
548
Teachers:
3.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Adult Education

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 548 students

Hispanic/Latino
60.6%
White
24.5%
Black or African American
4.9%
Asian
3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.7%
Two or more races
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%

Female
62.4%
Male
37.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.