Serving 743 students in grades 9-12, Beacon Academy Of Nevada ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 50:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 15% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beacon Academy Of Nevada's student population of 743 students has grown by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
743 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
School Motto
Guiding Your Potential.
School Rankings
Beacon Academy Of Nevada ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beacon Academy Of Nevada is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
50%
45%
Black
27%
12%
White
12%
27%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beacon Academy Of Nevada's ranking?
Beacon Academy Of Nevada is ranked #683 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Beacon Academy Of Nevada often compared to?
Beacon Academy Of Nevadais often viewed alongside schools like Coral Academy Sandy Ridge by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beacon Academy Of Nevada?
The graduation rate of Beacon Academy Of Nevada is 15%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Beacon Academy Of Nevada?
743 students attend Beacon Academy Of Nevada.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Beacon Academy Of Nevada students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beacon Academy Of Nevada?
Beacon Academy Of Nevada has a student ration of 50:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Beacon Academy Of Nevada offer ?
Beacon Academy Of Nevada offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Beacon Academy Of Nevada part of?
Beacon Academy Of Nevada is part of State Sponsored Charter Schools School District.
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