NORTH STAR ONLINE SCHOOL

5450 RIGGINS COURT STE. #6
RENO, NV 89502

www.washoeschools.net/northstar

575 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

North Star Online School is a public, tuition-free online institution serving students in grades K–12 within the Washoe County School District in Nevada. By utilizing a flexible, virtual learning environment, the school provides students with a personalized curriculum that allows them to manage their own pacing while receiving support from state-certified teachers. It is designed to accommodate students who require a non-traditional schedule, such as those pursuing elite athletics, arts, or those who simply thrive better outside of a traditional classroom setting.

The school emphasizes a partnership between the student, the teacher, and the "learning coach" (typically a parent or guardian) to ensure academic progress and accountability. Despite its virtual nature, North Star facilitates a sense of community by offering optional in-person events, clubs, and extracurricular activities at its Reno-based administrative site. By blending high-quality digital coursework with consistent instructor interaction, North Star Online School aims to provide a rigorous, supportive education that prepares students for college and career success.

575

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH STAR ONLINE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	192
Black	19
Asian	21
Two or More	49
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	8

White
279 (48.6%)
Hispanic
192 (33.4%)
Two or More
49 (8.5%)
Asian
21 (3.7%)
Black
19 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.4%)
American Indian
6 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washoe County
Phone:	(775)353-6900
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/northstar
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 12

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 73

Grade 9 58

Grade 10 60