SIERRA NEVADA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Washoe County school district, located in Reno, NV with about 358 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School (SNACS), located in the Stead area of Reno, Nevada, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its focus on a holistic educational approach that emphasizes individualized instruction and the development of the "whole child." By maintaining smaller class sizes and a supportive learning environment, SNACS aims to foster academic excellence while simultaneously nurturing the social, emotional, and physical well-being of its students.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, the academy distinguishes itself through a strong commitment to community and extracurricular involvement. The school places a high priority on parent and family engagement, viewing the educational process as a partnership between home and school. Furthermore, SNACS is recognized for its unique emphasis on physical fitness and health, often integrating movement and active learning into the daily school experience to help students stay engaged and energized throughout the academic day.
For more information, contact Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School at (775) 677-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
SIERRA NEVADA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Reno, NV with about 358 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT - District:
- Washoe County
- Total Students:
- 358
- Teachers:
- 0
- 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
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 358 students
- White
- 58.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.