Founders Academy Las Vegas

Founders Academy Las Vegas

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
5730 W Alexander Rd,  Las Vegas, NV
Northwest Area Neighborhood
4.5
3.9
900 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Ronald Fick, Ceo-principal
Student Teacher Ratio
33:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.47

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
33:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
26
Reading
27
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
830:1

Student Diversity

Female
52%
Male
48%
White
49.6%
Hispanic
29.7%
Two or more races
10.5%
Black
7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#18 Best Charter HS in Nevada
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 52 Students
College of Southern Nevada 25 Students
University of Nevada, Reno 24 Students
Grand Canyon University 16 Students
University of Utah 12 Students
Southern Utah University 12 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 11 Students
Northern Arizona University 9 Students
Utah Tech University 9 Students
Nevada State University 8 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 8 Students
Business 7 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
Pre-Law Studies 6 Students
Nursing 5 Students
Biology 5 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
History 4 Students
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies 4 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 6 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/1/2018
Founders Academy offers an excellent education and a safe learning environment. I love attending my school, however, I do wish that the principal had better communication with the student body and that there was more events that the students can enjoy.
3.0 Senior
5/22/2018
I have been at founders since my junior year. Founders gives you a great classical education that prepares you for life and college. I have great friends and teachers. It's very diverse and people get along. But the administration needs to improve. The school also needs more activities.
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3.9 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/18/2025
Our daughters began in Kindergarten and have finished elementary school, so we have been at founders for over 5 years. We love the classical education style and dimensions math. The structure helps to create well-rounded students. We have experienced very little bullying with FCALV leadership gettin...
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5.0 parent
8/18/2022
The best school in Las Vegas Classical education
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5.0 parent
7/7/2020
We enjoy this school and the compassion of its teachers. This school was especially effective in dealing with the pandemic emergency, and we were grateful compared to parents at other CC SD schools.
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5.0 parent
9/23/2019
Excellent! This is a great school with a classical education focus that values character development and high educational standards.
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Founders Academy Las Vegas

Founders Academy Las Vegas is a charter school for students in grades K-12 in Las Vegas, NV and is served by the State-Sponsored Charter Schools in Nevada. The school has a total enrollment of 900 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 33:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Founders Academy Las Vegas has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B. The average GPA is 3.47. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $569,460. Discover additional schools in the area, like Nevada State High School Northwest, Leadership Academy of Nevada, Delta Academy, and more. Learn more about what Las Vegas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Founders Academy Las Vegas.

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