FOUNDERS ACADEMY OF NEVADA

Founders Academy of Nevada is a public charter school that is part of the State Sponsored Charter Schools school district, located in Las Vegas, NV with about 618 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 20 teachers, Founders Academy of Nevada has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. 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.

Founders Academy of Nevada is a tuition-free, state-sponsored public charter school located in Las Vegas, serving students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, back-to-basics academic curriculum that emphasizes traditional core subjects, including mathematics, science, literature, and history. By focusing on a structured learning environment and high academic expectations, the academy aims to foster critical thinking, strong character development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Founders Academy places a significant emphasis on citizenship and the historical foundations of the United States. The school’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that an informed and educated citizenry is essential for a thriving society. By integrating character-building programs with a disciplined classroom approach, the school strives to prepare its students not only for high school success but also to become responsible, contributing members of their community.

For more information, contact Founders Academy of Nevada at (702) 998-8368 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5730 W. Alexander Road
Las Vegas, NV 89130
Advertisement

FOUNDERS ACADEMY OF NEVADA is a public Charter school in Las Vegas, NV with about 618 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Nevada Department of Education
Total Students:
618
Teachers:
20
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 618 students

White
54.9%
Hispanic/Latino
25.1%
Two or more races
9.7%
Black or African American
6.6%
Asian
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.