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.

5450 Riggins Ct. Suite #6
Reno, NV 89502
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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

2017-2018
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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.

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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.