ACADEMY OF ARTS CAREERS & TECH

www.washoeschools.net/aact

572 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology (AACT) is a specialized magnet high school located in Reno, Nevada, that operates under the Washoe County School District. Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, AACT is designed for students who are looking for a focused, career-oriented education. It offers a unique curriculum that integrates rigorous academic coursework with intensive technical and professional training, allowing students to specialize in fields such as information technology, engineering, biomedical science, culinary arts, business, and various creative arts.

The school is structured to bridge the gap between secondary education and the workforce or higher education. Students at AACT typically spend half of their day in their chosen "academy" or career path, engaging in hands-on projects, industry-standard equipment training, and professional certifications. This environment fosters a collegiate atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking, collaboration, and technical expertise, often participating in internships or earning college credits while completing their high school diploma.

572

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACADEMY OF ARTS CAREERS & TECH
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	181
Black	4
Asian	42
Two or More	41
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
300 (52.4%)
Hispanic
181 (31.6%)
Asian
42 (7.3%)
Two or More
41 (7.2%)
Black
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washoe County
Phone:	(775)327-3920
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/aact
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 9 152

Grade 10 157

Grade 11 134

Grade 12 129

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ACADEMY OF ARTS CAREERS & TECH
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	152
Grade 10	157
Grade 11	134
Grade 12	129

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ACADEMY OF ARTS CAREERS & TECH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	339	59.3%
Male	233	40.7%

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