Nevada Connections Academy
Charter School
1,054 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 406 |
| Hispanic | 322 |
| Black | 128 |
| Asian | 33 |
| Two or More | 136 |
| American Indian | 8 |
| Pacific Islander | 19 |
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White406 (38.6%)
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Hispanic322 (30.6%)
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Two or More136 (12.9%)
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Black128 (12.2%)
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Asian33 (3.1%)
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Pacific Islander19 (1.8%)
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American Indian8 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 127 |
| Grade 10 | 356 |
| Grade 11 | 334 |
| Grade 12 | 234 |
| Ungraded | 3 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 593 | 56.3% |
| Male | 459 | 43.5% |
| Not Specified | 2 | 0.2% |
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