NORTH STAR ONLINE SCHOOL
North Star Online School is a public school that is part of the Washoe County school district, located in Reno, NV with about 175 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade.
North Star Online School is a public, tuition-free online institution serving students in grades K–12 within the Washoe County School District in Nevada. By utilizing a flexible, virtual learning environment, the school provides students with a personalized curriculum that allows them to manage their own pacing while receiving support from state-certified teachers. It is designed to accommodate students who require a non-traditional schedule, such as those pursuing elite athletics, arts, or those who simply thrive better outside of a traditional classroom setting.
The school emphasizes a partnership between the student, the teacher, and the "learning coach" (typically a parent or guardian) to ensure academic progress and accountability. Despite its virtual nature, North Star facilitates a sense of community by offering optional in-person events, clubs, and extracurricular activities at its Reno-based administrative site. By blending high-quality digital coursework with consistent instructor interaction, North Star Online School aims to provide a rigorous, supportive education that prepares students for college and career success.
For more information, contact North Star Online School at (775) 353-6900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
NORTH STAR ONLINE SCHOOL is a public school in Reno, NV with about 175 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Washoe County
- Total Students:
- 175
- Teachers:
- 0
- 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
* 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 175 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH STAR ONLINE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.9%
- Two or more races
- 5.7%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Female
- 58.3%
- Male
- 41.7%
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.