ASPIRE Academy High School

1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423

aspire.dcsd.net/

47 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

ASPIRE Academy High School, located in Minden, Nevada, operates as an alternative educational institution within the Douglas County School District. Designed to serve students who may thrive better in a non-traditional setting, the school focuses on credit recovery, academic acceleration, and personalized learning pathways. Its mission is to provide a flexible environment where students can overcome obstacles, remain engaged in their studies, and successfully meet the graduation requirements necessary to earn their high school diploma.

The academy is characterized by its smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes individualized attention. By offering a curriculum that caters to diverse learning styles and paces, ASPIRE Academy helps students balance their academic responsibilities with personal or professional commitments. Through a combination of focused instruction and a commitment to student well-being, the school serves as a vital resource for those seeking a tailored approach to education outside of the conventional comprehensive high school model.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

174.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ASPIRE Academy High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	11
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

White
30 (63.8 %)
Hispanic
11 (23.4 %)
Two or More
3 (6.4 %)
American Indian
2 (4.3 %)
Asian
1 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(775)392-1475
Website:	http://aspire.dcsd.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	47
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 16