School Overview
Nevada Connections Academy (NCA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school that serves students in grades K–12 across the state of Nevada. Operating as a virtual learning institution, the school provides an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom by allowing students to complete their coursework from home using a structured, flexible digital curriculum. The program is designed for families who are looking for a personalized educational experience, offering a blend of live online instruction, independent study, and support from state-certified teachers.

The school emphasizes a partnership between the student, the teacher, and the "Learning Coach"—typically a parent or guardian—who supervises daily progress at home. In addition to a core academic curriculum, Nevada Connections Academy provides students with opportunities to engage in virtual clubs, social activities, and various extracurricular programs to ensure a well-rounded school experience. By leveraging the Connections Academy platform, the school aims to provide a rigorous, standards-based education that is adaptable to the unique needs, learning styles, and schedules of individual students.
1,054
Total Students
33.5
Full-Time Teachers
31.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nevada Connections Academy
Demographic Student Count
White406
Hispanic322
Black128
Asian33
Two or More136
American Indian8
Pacific Islander19
  • White
    406 (38.6%)
  • Hispanic
    322 (30.6%)
  • Two or More
    136 (12.9%)
  • Black
    128 (12.2%)
  • Asian
    33 (3.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    19 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: State Sponsored Charter Schools
Phone: (775)826-4200
Website: http://www.connectionsacademy.com/nevada-virtual-school
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,054
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 31.5
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 451
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 43
Grades Taught
Grade 9 127
Grade 10 356
Grade 11 334
Grade 12 234
Ungraded 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nevada Connections Academy
Grade Student Count
Grade 9127
Grade 10356
Grade 11334
Grade 12234
Ungraded3
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nevada Connections Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female59356.3%
Male45943.5%
Not Specified20.2%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)