ASPIRE Academy High School

Douglas
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
82 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
ASPIRE Academy High School, located in Minden, Nevada, operates as an alternative educational institution within the Douglas County School District. Designed to serve students who may thrive better in a non-traditional setting, the school focuses on credit recovery, academic acceleration, and personalized learning pathways. Its mission is to provide a flexible environment where students can overcome obstacles, remain engaged in their studies, and successfully meet the graduation requirements necessary to earn their high school diploma.

The academy is characterized by its smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes individualized attention. By offering a curriculum that caters to diverse learning styles and paces, ASPIRE Academy helps students balance their academic responsibilities with personal or professional commitments. Through a combination of focused instruction and a commitment to student well-being, the school serves as a vital resource for those seeking a tailored approach to education outside of the conventional comprehensive high school model.
82
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    50 (61.7%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (23.5%)
  • Two or More
    5 (6.2%)
  • American Indian
    4 (4.9%)
  • Asian
    2 (2.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Douglas
Phone: (775)392-1475
Website: http://aspire.dcsd.net/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 82
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 7
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 35
Ungraded 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Douglas High School
Douglas
1,510 Students
1670 Hwy 88
Minden, NV 89423 (2.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th