MARIPOSA DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

Mariposa Dual Language 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 214 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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.

Mariposa Dual Language Academy, located in Reno, Nevada, is a specialized charter school dedicated to providing students with a comprehensive bilingual education. As a dual-language institution, the school focuses on developing high levels of proficiency in both English and Spanish, fostering an environment where students can become biliterate, bicultural, and academically successful. By integrating language acquisition with core curriculum standards, the academy aims to prepare students to thrive in a globalized society while valuing the cultural diversity of its student body.

Beyond its academic focus on language proficiency, Mariposa Dual Language Academy emphasizes a community-centered approach to education. The school encourages family involvement and strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that promotes social-emotional growth alongside rigorous intellectual development. By balancing traditional academic goals with the unique cognitive and social advantages of bilingualism, the academy offers a distinct educational path for families in the Reno area who are looking to equip their children with the tools needed for lifelong success.

For more information, contact Mariposa Dual Language Academy Charter School at (775) 826-4040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3875 Glen Street
Reno, NV 89502
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MARIPOSA DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Reno, NV with about 214 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
District:
Washoe County
Total Students:
214
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 214 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MARIPOSA DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
93.9%
White
3.3%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Black or African American
0.5%

Female
57.5%
Male
42.5%

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.