National Charter School Directory from The Center for Education Reform

	Nevada Charter Schools

CER ranks Nevada's charter school law 20th strongest of the nation's 40 laws, with an overall grade of C. The law was passed in 1997.

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Alphabetical Listing of Schools: 1 - 25 of 28

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Academy for Career Education (Map It)
2800 Vassar St. Reno, NV 89502 Phone: 775-324-3900	Opened 2002 Enrollment: 205 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Comprehensive instruction in building trades.

Alpine Academy (Map It)
605 Boxington Way Suite 112 Sparks, NV 89434 Phone: (775) 356-1166	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 120 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Standards-based programs focusing on states academic standards and preparing its students for college

Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy (Map It)
1201 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89106 Phone: 702-948-6000	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 589 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: Focus on technology and college preparation. Will expand to grade K-12.

Bailey Charter Elementary School (Map It)
1090 Bresson Reno, NV 89502 Phone: 775-323-6767	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 270 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description: Balanced literacy approach, using whole language and phonics programs.

Carson Montessori School (Map It)
2263 Mouton Dr. Carson City, NV 89706 Phone: 775-882-3011	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 80 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description: Uses the Montessori method.

Coral Academy of Science (Map It)
1350 E. Ninth St. Reno, NV 89512 Phone: 775-323-2332	Opened 2000 Enrollment: 500 Grades: 6-12 Status: Open	Description: Offers comprehensive college preparatory program focusing on science, mathematics and technology.

Coral Academy of Science - Elementary (Map It)
1701 Valley Rd. Reno, NV 89512 Phone: 775-322-0274	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 200 Grades: K-5 Status: Open	Description: Offers comprehensive college preparatory program focusing on science, mathematics and technology.

Elko Institute for Academic Achievement (Map It)
1031 Railroad Street, Suite 107 Elko, NV 89801 Phone: 775-738-3422	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 195 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description:

Explore Knowledge Academy Elementary School (Map It)
4801 S. Sandhill Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89121 Phone: 702-730-2933	Opened 2003 Enrollment: 253 Grades: 1-6 Status: Open	Description: Personal Exploration Plan for each student. Project-based instruction for personal learning with a strong emphasis on the use of increased technological resources.

Explore Knowledge Academy Middle and High School (Map It)
1711 Whitney Mesa Dr. Henderson, NV 89014 Phone: 702-870-5032	Opened 2002 Enrollment: 160 Grades: 6-12 Status: Open	Description: Personal Exploration Plan for each student. Project-based instruction for personal learning with a strong emphasis on the use of increased technological resources.

Explore Knowledge Academy School - Community Lane Campus (Map It)
4845 Community Lane Las Vegas, NV 89121 Phone: 702-385-0745	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 140 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description: Personal Exploration Plan for each student. Project-based instruction for personal learning with a strong emphasis on the use of increased technological resources.

High Desert Montessori School (Map It)
2590 Oro Vada St. Reno, NV 89512 Phone: 775-624-2800	Opened 2002 Enrollment: 270 Grades: PreK-8 Status: Open	Description: Bilingual Montessori education.

I Can Do Anything Charter School (Map It)
1195 Corporate Blvd., Ste. C Reno, NV 89502 Phone: 775-857-1544	Opened 2000 Enrollment: 352 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Rigorous academic program.

Imagine 100 Academy of Excellence (Map It)
2341 Comstock Dr. N. Las Vegas, NV 89032 Phone: 702-636-2551	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 600 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Emphasis on Direct Instruction, college prep program, competency grouping, and content mastery. Uses Core Knowledge Sequence. Will expand to K-8

Imagine School in the Valle (Map It)
3521 N. Durango Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89129 Phone: 702-631-4751	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 300 Grades: K-5 Status: Open	Description: Individualized learning environment in which every child can grow and excel personally and intellectually.

Innovations International Charter School of Nevada (Map It)
1600 E. Oakley Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89104 Phone: 702-216-4337	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 400 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: Bilingual English/Spanish curriculum

Las Vegas Charter School of the Deaf (Map It)
1951 S. Rainbow Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89146 Phone: 702-385-3323	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 30 Grades: K-3 Status: Open	Description: Bilingual cultural education, focusing on American Sign Language.

Mariposa Dual Language Academy (Map It)
3875 Glen St. Reno, NV 89502 Phone: 775-826-4040	Opened 2002 Enrollment: 200 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description: Bilingual program.

Nevada Connections Academy (Map It)
5690 Riggins Court, Ste B Reno, NV 89502 Phone: 775-826-4200 ext. 308	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 440 Grades: K-11 Status: Open	Description: Quality, personalized education for students and their families outside the traditional classroom.

Nevada State High School (Map It)
1125 Nevada State Dr. Henderson, NV 89015 Phone: 702-992-2017	Opened 2002 Enrollment: 200 Grades: 11-12 Status: Open	Description: Students earn both high school and college credit for this coursework.

Nevada Virtual Academy (Map It)
187 E. Warm Springs Rd., Ste C Las Vegas, NV 89119 Phone: 702-407-1825	Opened 2007 Enrollment: Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Online education program that combines technology with a traditional curriculum. Learning program is self-paced and adapts to needs of individual.

Odyssey Charter School of Nevada (Map It)
2251 S. Jones Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89146 Phone: 702-257-0578	Opened 1999 Enrollment: 1410 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: Odyssey Charter School utilizes ChildU, Boxer Math, SK Online and Beyond Books computer programs to meet standards set in the Clark County School District curriculum.

Rainshadow Community Charter School (Map It)
121 Vesta St. Reno, NV 89502 Phone: 775-322-5566	Opened 2003 Enrollment: 80 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Instructional model based on the concept of localized interdisciplinary exploration. Students participate in field-based activities and projects aimed at improving the quality of life in the local community.

Rite of Passage Charter High School (Map It)
100 Rosaschie Road Yerington, NV 89447 Phone: 775-463-5580	Opened 1994 Enrollment: 150 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Residential treatment facility with emphasis on academics, vocational training and athletics. Year-round school (250 days), offering academic core requirements and intensive vocational training.

Sierra Crest Academy (Map It)
1701 Lucerne St. Minden, NV 89423 Phone: 775-783-9002	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 70 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open	Description: Innovative curricular plan which incorporates a hands-on philosophy designed to improve the educational outcomes of academically at-risk populations.

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RESOURCES

Nevada Department of Education
700 East 5th Street
Carson City, NV 89701-5096
Phone: 775-687-9200
Fax: 775-687-9101
Contact: Tom McCormack, Charter School Consultant
Email: tmccormack@doe.nv.gov

Center for Charter School Development
P.O. Box 50128
Sparks, 89435
Phone: 775-626-4619
Fax: 775-626-4619
Contact: Ricci Rodriguez-Elkins, Executive Director
Email: relkins@clearwire.net

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