THE DAVIDSON ACADEMY OF NEVADA
The Davidson Academy of Nevada is a public high school that is part of the Davidson Academy school district, located in Reno, NV with about 172 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 16 teachers, The Davidson Academy of Nevada has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
The Davidson Academy of Nevada, located on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno, is a unique public school specifically designed to serve middle and high school students who are classified as "profoundly gifted." Unlike traditional schools that rely on age-based grade levels, the Academy offers a flexible, individualized educational approach that allows students to progress at their own pace based on their academic readiness and intellectual maturity. This environment enables students to engage with a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum while interacting with intellectual peers who share similar advanced learning needs.
Because of its strategic location and partnership with the university, the Academy provides students with a dual-enrollment opportunity, allowing them to take college courses for credit alongside their high school studies. The school culture prioritizes intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth, fostering a community where gifted students can thrive without the constraints of a standard academic timeline. By blending high-level academic expectations with a supportive environment, the Davidson Academy aims to prepare these exceptional students for success in elite higher education institutions and future professional careers.
For more information, contact The Davidson Academy of Nevada at (775) 682-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 682-5800
THE DAVIDSON ACADEMY OF NEVADA is a public school in Reno, NV with about 172 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Davidson Academy
- Total Students:
- 172
- Teachers:
- 16.75
- 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
* 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 172 students
- White
- 59.3%
- Asian
- 32.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.