ACADEMY OF ARTS CAREERS & TECH

www.washoeschools.net/aact

530 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology (AACT) is a specialized magnet high school located in Reno, Nevada, that operates under the Washoe County School District. Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, AACT is designed for students who are looking for a focused, career-oriented education. It offers a unique curriculum that integrates rigorous academic coursework with intensive technical and professional training, allowing students to specialize in fields such as information technology, engineering, biomedical science, culinary arts, business, and various creative arts.

The school is structured to bridge the gap between secondary education and the workforce or higher education. Students at AACT typically spend half of their day in their chosen "academy" or career path, engaging in hands-on projects, industry-standard equipment training, and professional certifications. This environment fosters a collegiate atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking, collaboration, and technical expertise, often participating in internships or earning college credits while completing their high school diploma.

530

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACADEMY OF ARTS CAREERS & TECH
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	153
Black	4
Asian	36
Two or More	41
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
289 (54.5 %)
Hispanic
153 (28.9 %)
Two or More
41 (7.7 %)
Asian
36 (6.8 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(775)327-3920
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/aact
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 9 160

Grade 10 155

Grade 11 110

Grade 12 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ACADEMY OF ARTS CAREERS & TECH
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	160
Grade 10	155
Grade 11	110
Grade 12	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ACADEMY OF ARTS CAREERS & TECH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	307	57.9%
Male	223	42.1%

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