Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Adult Education
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Adult Education
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
n/a
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rise Academy For Adult Achievement is 0.57, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
62%
45%
Black
5%
12%
White
21%
27%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Rise Academy For Adult Achievement students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Rise Academy For Adult Achievement offer ?
Rise Academy For Adult Achievement offers enrollment in grades Adult Education (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rise Academy For Adult Achievement part of?
Rise Academy For Adult Achievement is part of Washoe County School District.
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