Sports Leadership and Management Academy

1095 Fielders Street
Henderson, NV 89011

www.slamnv.org/

Charter School 1,898 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Sports Leadership and Management Academy (SLAM) in Henderson, Nevada, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the principle of providing a specialized education for students interested in the sports industry, the school integrates traditional academic curriculum with a unique focus on sports-related career pathways. Students are offered specialized elective tracks such as sports broadcasting, sports medicine, business of sports, and digital media, all designed to prepare them for post-secondary success in the multi-billion-dollar sports sector.

Beyond its career-focused curriculum, SLAM NV emphasizes a culture of leadership, integrity, and personal accountability. The school is known for its strong athletic programs and modern facilities, aiming to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world professional experiences. By providing students with hands-on opportunities—ranging from managing sports events to learning the complexities of sports law and marketing—the academy fosters an environment where academic rigor and personal passions for sports intersect to create well-rounded, career-ready graduates.

1,898

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

30.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sports Leadership and Management Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	1,147
Black	263
Asian	49
Two or More	188
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	42

Hispanic
1,147 (60.4%)
Black
263 (13.9%)
White
205 (10.8%)
Two or More
188 (9.9%)
Asian
49 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
42 (2.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	State Sponsored Charter Schools
Phone:	(702)473-5735
Website:	http://www.slamnv.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,898
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	30.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,898
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

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 139

Grade 6 193

Grade 7 188

Grade 8 190

Grade 9 191

Grade 10 192