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WASHOE INSPIRE ACADEMY

1155 CORPORATE BLVD, RENO, NV 89502WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
148
Students
Total enrolled
15%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 83% vs nat'l
$14,973
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 148 students in grades 06–12 in RENO, Nevada.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,973 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

WASHOE INSPIRE ACADEMY is a small high in RENO, Nevada, serving grades 06–12 with 148 students. The district invests $14,973 per student — close to the national average of $14,347. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 15% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at WASHOE INSPIRE ACADEMY

148
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution85 male · 63 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 148 students
Student Composition
39%
40%
8%
Asian1%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino40%
Black8%
Multiracial7%
Native American4%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 320048000822

Academic Outcomes at WASHOE INSPIRE ACADEMY

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
11-19
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
15%
State avg
82%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 70th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 89502

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,973Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,973
State avg
$18,430
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,588
Student Support$2,845
Administration$1,797
Operations$2,246
Other$1,497
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,973 spent per student, an estimated $6,633 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
20%
State government
68.2%
Local (property tax)
19.8%
Federal programs
12.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 15% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJOHN BOHACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLEMMON VALLEY ELEMENTARYSTEAD ELEMENTARY
+1 more
↓
Middle
SKY RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOLWILLIAM OBRIEN MIDDLE SCHOOLDESERT SKIES MIDDLE SCHOOLDARREL SWOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL
+10 more
↓
High School
NORTH VALLEYS HIGH SCHOOLPROCTER R. HUG HIGH SCHOOLEDWARD C. REED HIGH SCHOOLSPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
+6 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyWashoe County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (775)857-3181
NCES ID: 320048000822
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in RENO seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
NORTH VALLEYS HIGH SCHOOL
2,432 students · 09–12
● 42 opp37% FRL
High
PROCTER R. HUG HIGH SCHOOL
2,331 students · 09–12
100% FRL
High
EDWARD C. REED HIGH SCHOOL
2,144 students · 09–12
● 42 opp27% FRL
High
SPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
2,057 students · 09–12
17% FRL
High
DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL
1,910 students · 09–12
● 42 opp30% FRL
High
RENO HIGH SCHOOL
1,796 students · 09–12
● 48 opp24% FRL
High
ROBERT MCQUEEN HIGH SCHOOL
1,643 students · 09–12
● 50 opp24% FRL
High
EARL WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL
1,509 students · 09–12
● 48 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1155 CORPORATE BLVD, RENO, NV 89502
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.