Kristi Maxwell
Realty One Group Eminence
(775) 451-2545
112 Total Sales
3 Near This School
$207K - $585K Price Range
Nevada Connections Academy
1,052
Students
B-
School Details
Head of School
Steve Werlein
Student Teacher Ratio
38:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
82%
Niche Grade
C+
C+
B
B-
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
38:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
480
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
23
Reading
25
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
275:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.8%
Male
47.2%
White
46.9%
Hispanic
24.9%
Black
12.3%
Two or more races
11.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
141 Students
University of Nevada, Reno
93 Students
College of Southern Nevada
92 Students
Nevada State University
35 Students
Arizona State University
31 Students
University of California - San Diego
30 Students
University of San Diego
30 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
29 Students
University of San Francisco
27 Students
Truckee Meadows Community College
27 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
54 Students
Biology
28 Students
Business
23 Students
Nursing
17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
16 Students
Computer Science
11 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
11 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
9 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects
9 Students
Cosmetology
8 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/31/2025
NCA has prepared me for college and has helped me with the next steps of my education. NCA has teacher available to all students during all days and hours.
10/17/2024
The curriculum at Nevada Connection Academy does not adequately prepare students to excel in the ACT and SAT exams. It is essential to incorporate more rigorous writing assignments to enhance students' writing skills. Unfortunately, some students are resorting to using AI-generated papers to complete their homework assignments.
9/23/2024
I like it probably my favorite online school. I like the teachers and staff. Their hands on and help me whenever I need it
GreatSchools Reviews
10/7/2024
If your child is looking for a good online school this is definitely the school I recommend them going to it’s very well paced and the staff is very friendly and helpful I totally 100% recommend your child going here
1/31/2023
It's okay. Wish there was more support and the work a bit more spread out. They allow electives taken at a local school but don't substitute those courses, so my child needs to take 9 classes, instead of six, simply to engage with students outside the home and take electives she's interested in. The...
10/7/2022
The teachers are very unhelpful when it comes to asking questions about the lesson. They will always revert to telling you to recheck the material, and you will find the answers there. Obviously the material isn't making sense, which is why the students are coming to you. It's as if they don't want...
6/11/2022
I feel through the years- communication has gotten better between myself and staff. My daughter has many health issues and they’ve worked with her. I’m happy that she’s had some great teachers through her journey.
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Kristi Maxwell
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Tayona Tate
Tayona Tate
NextHome Yourpickettfence Group
(775) 414-6462
91 Total Sales
13 Near This School
$287K - $650K Price Range
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Maria Lonato-Arias
Maria Lonato-Arias
Responds QuicklyHello Real Estate Center
(775) 414-7216
133 Total Sales
7 Near This School
$207K - $600K Price Range
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Maria McCurdy
Maria McCurdy
BHG Drakulich Realty
(775) 414-7183
67 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$170K - $310K Price Range
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Becky Patterson
Becky Patterson
RE/MAX Gold-Midtown
(775) 636-7898
54 Total Sales
4 Near This School
$303K - $741K Price Range
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Bob Fredlund
Bob Fredlund
Coldwell Banker Select RE CC
(775) 227-6086
92 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$510K - $735K Price Range
Map
List Price Range
$328K - $570K
Homes For Sale
11
Average Home Value
$470,951
Median Lot Size
3,920 Sq Ft
% Renters
76%
Average Household Income
$88,223
% of College Grads
51.7%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,446 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
91.1%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Huffaker Park
Comstock Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
The Huffaker Park Hill
Double Diamond Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
Horizon View Park
- Bike Trails
- Grills
- Trails
South Meadows Pond
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Virginia Foothills
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Nevada Connections Academy is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Reno, NV and is served by the State-Sponsored Charter Schools in Nevada. The school has a total enrollment of 1,052 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 38:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Nevada Connections Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B-. The average GPA is 3.36, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $470,951. Discover additional schools in the area, like Nevada State High School II Meadowwood, Coral Academy High School, Marvin Picollo School, and more. Learn more about what Reno has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Nevada Connections Academy.