PINECREST ACADEMY OF NEVADA HORIZON

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon is a public charter elementary school that is part of the State Sponsored Charter Schools school district, located in Henderson, NV with about 866 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada (Horizon campus) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Henderson, Nevada, serving students in grades K-8. As part of a larger network of Pinecrest academies, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic environment rooted in the core values of "Excellence, Innovation, and Respect." The curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond, often focusing on a blend of traditional instructional methods and modern technology to meet diverse learning needs.

The Horizon campus fosters a strong sense of community by encouraging active parental involvement and maintaining a structured, character-focused environment. Beyond the classroom, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs aimed at developing the "whole child." By setting high expectations for both academic performance and behavioral conduct, Pinecrest Academy Horizon seeks to cultivate a supportive culture where students are challenged to reach their full potential within a safe and disciplined setting.

For more information, contact Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon at (702) 749-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1360 S. Boulder Highway
Henderson, NV 89015
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PINECREST ACADEMY OF NEVADA HORIZON is a public Charter school in Henderson, NV with about 866 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Nevada Department of Education
Total Students:
866
Teachers:
35
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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 866 students

White
55.2%
Hispanic/Latino
25.3%
Black or African American
8.2%
Two or more races
6.0%
Asian
3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.