Coral Academy Middle School

Charter School 588 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Coral Academy of Science Middle School in Reno, Nevada, is a tuition-free public charter school that places a strong emphasis on a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum with a specialized focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is known for its high academic standards and structured learning environment. By integrating challenging coursework with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for success in competitive high school programs and future collegiate endeavors.

Beyond its academic focus, Coral Academy emphasizes character development and the cultivation of a supportive community. The school benefits from a diverse student body and utilizes a data-driven approach to instruction, ensuring that students receive personalized attention to meet their individual learning needs. Located on E. Ninth Street in Reno, it serves as a prominent option for families seeking a disciplined, performance-oriented educational experience that balances traditional studies with modern technological literacy.

588

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

28.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coral Academy Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	211
Black	19
Asian	82
Two or More	43
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

White
224 (38.1%)
Hispanic
211 (35.9%)
Asian
82 (13.9%)
Two or More
43 (7.3%)
Black
19 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washoe County
Phone:	(775)323-2332
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 5 94

Grade 6 173

Grade 7 174

Grade 8 147

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Coral Academy Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 5	94
Grade 6	173
Grade 7	174
Grade 8	147

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Coral Academy Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	295	50.2%
Male	293	49.8%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)