School overview
At a glance
Reported students
928
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
66.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nevada high enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 149 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
695
Beacon Academy of Nevada: 928 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91th percentile
66.3:1 reported; state peer median 21.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Beacon Academy of Nevada
Beacon Academy of Nevada is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Las Vegas. It is one of 86 current school records connected to State Sponsored Charter Schools. NCES reports 928 students for 2024–25.
Among 149 high schools in Nevada with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 351 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 66.3:1, above the Nevada median of 21.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (54.3%) and Black (25.3%). English learners represent 14.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Beacon Academy of Nevada
- 1How do the reported 66.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.1%
- Lunch program
- No
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.5%
- Hispanic54.3%
- Black25.3%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.5%
- Multiracial7.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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