SCHOOLS

Operating Schools

28

The majority of Nevada's charter schools are located in Las Vegas or Reno and generally serve at-risk student populations.

Total Enrollment

8,559

Resource

The National Charter School Directory offers complete listings, including school address, program description, and website.

LAW

Grade

C

Rank

21st out of 40 laws

Resource

CER's 2010 point-by-point profile of Nevada's charter law looks at approval process, operations, funding, and teacher and student provisions.

EQUITY

Funding

Nevada's charter schools receive, on average, $6,800 per pupil, compared to the $10,869 that conventional district public schools receive.

Resource

More information on equity issues at Charter School Funding: Following the Money.

ACHIEVEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Test Scores

Despite serving those less-advantaged, more charter schools in Nevada made accountability targets in 2007–2008 than conventional public schools, with 74 percent compared to 62 percent making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).

Closures

Charter school closures are evidence of accountability in action. As of February 2009, seven Nevada charters have been closed.

Resource

Accountability Report 2009: Charter Schools: In-depth information about charter achievement and accountability, including state-by-state analyses and closure listings.