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Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence

Q: Is Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence a good school?

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence ranks 56 th of 376 Nevada alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

56^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 376 Nevada Alternative Schools

Better than 85% of Nevada alternative schools

Summary

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence is a large K–12 charter school in Henderson, Nevada serving 2,370 students as part of the State Sponsored Charter Schools district, which ranks 2nd of 12 districts in Nevada at the 83rd percentile with 5 stars.

Academically, Pinecrest Cadence is one of the strongest charters in its district. In 2025–26, 64.1% of students met standards in SBAC Math (versus 48.7% district and 36.2% state) and 67.2% in Reading (versus 58.0% and 45.2%). Only Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon scored higher in those subjects. ACT results are a standout: 48.0% proficiency in ACT Math (versus 21.9% district and 22.6% state) and 75.3% in ACT English (versus 52.8% and 50.8%). Compared with Coral Academy Cadence, located just 1.4 miles away, Pinecrest has the edge in math, reading, science, and ACT math, while Coral is slightly higher in ACT English.

Chronic absenteeism has improved from 28.4% in 2022–23 to 18.2% in 2025–26, better than the state's 25.5%, though Sloan Canyon (11.0%), Coral (15.2%), and Mater Academy East (15.9%) have lower rates. Science is mixed: 8th grade science is 56.9% and End-of-Course Science is 38.6%, both above district and state, but 5th grade science is only 13.0%. Per-student spending rose to $8,767 in 2023–24 from $5,941 in 2020–21 — below Sloan, CIVICA Academy, Sports Leadership and Management Academy, and Mater, but above Coral. The older graduation rate of 91.9% in 2020–21 topped district and state figures. Smaller Clark County programs like Quest Program, Miller John F, and Stewart Helen J are not comparable. Values marked as suppressed are unknown, not zero.

2,370

Students ?

29.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,767

Per pupil spending ?

32.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

225 Grand Cadence Dr.
Henderson, NV 89015

(702) 202-2227

District: State Sponsored Charter Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.1%

Hispanic:

34.2%

Two or more races:

10.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 81st percentile in 2023 → 83rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nevada average (61% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Nevada alternative schools

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 29 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg48%

Nevada avg37%

Elementary school

56^th of 376

Nevada public elementary schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

14^th of 148

Nevada public middle schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 19% (2016) to top 9% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

18^th of 105

Nevada public high schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 10 pts since 2021

From top 27% (2021) to top 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 12Alternative Schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools

2^nd of 12State Sponsored Charter Schools among Nevada districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2026	81.8	56 of 376	85.1%	★★★★☆
2025	85.9	43 of 379	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	87.5	37 of 377	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	92.0	21 of 384	94.5%	★★★★★
2022	83.5	57 of 380	85.0%	★★★★☆
2021	79.5	46 of 324	85.8%	★★★★☆
2019	85.8	46 of 388	88.1%	★★★★☆
2017	89.6	30 of 351	91.5%	★★★★★
2016	84.1	49 of 347	85.9%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2026	91.9	14 of 148	90.5%	★★★★★
2025	87.7	22 of 151	85.4%	★★★★☆
2024	91.4	10 of 153	93.5%	★★★★★
2023	77.6	36 of 152	76.3%	★★★★☆
2022	75.9	36 of 151	76.2%	★★★★☆
2021	73.4	37 of 145	74.5%	★★★★☆
2019	83.4	18 of 159	88.7%	★★★★☆
2017	86.2	11 of 126	91.3%	★★★★★
2016	77.2	23 of 122	81.1%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2026	82.9	18 of 105	82.9%	★★★★☆
2025	87.2	12 of 103	88.3%	★★★★☆
2024	81.1	17 of 97	82.5%	★★★★☆
2023	82.7	18 of 96	81.3%	★★★★☆
2022	78.1	22 of 96	77.1%	★★★★☆
2021	67.9	27 of 101	73.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2026	83.1	10 of 60	83.3%	★★★★☆
2025	94.1	4 of 47	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	88.2	10 of 68	85.3%	★★★★☆
2023	90.9	6 of 70	91.4%	★★★★★
2022	60.9	27 of 67	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.2	27 of 73	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.7	39 of 121	67.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2026	90.7	7 of 65	89.2%	★★★★★
2025	93.0	6 of 55	89.1%	★★★★★
2024	91.1	8 of 60	86.7%	★★★★☆
2019	61.0	30 of 110	72.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2026	82.8	13 of 64	79.7%	★★★★☆
2025	96.5	5 of 64	92.2%	★★★★★
2024	81.9	13 of 60	78.3%	★★★★☆
2019	53.0	38 of 109	65.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2026	83.9	12 of 62	80.6%	★★★★☆
2025	87.8	6 of 49	87.8%	★★★★☆
2024	86.2	12 of 77	84.4%	★★★★☆
2023	80.8	16 of 75	78.7%	★★★★☆
2022	87.1	10 of 75	86.7%	★★★★☆
2021	70.5	19 of 75	74.7%	★★★★☆
2019	76.8	26 of 126	79.4%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2024	74.1	2 of 19	89.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2026	71.5	20 of 63	68.3%	★★★★☆
2025	93.5	5 of 68	92.6%	★★★★★
2024	82.7	12 of 65	81.5%	★★★★☆
2023	91.0	5 of 62	91.9%	★★★★★
2022	76.5	15 of 66	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	53.5	32 of 75	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.0	43 of 117	63.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

High school

Multi-racial (2024)89th percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2026)89th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)83rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)81st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)80th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)68th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Nevada (2025-2026) ?

English75%+25 vs state

Reading67%+22 vs state

Mathematics64%+28 vs state

Science40%+14 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Sunday, May 16, 2021

They refuse to do anything about children that need 504 plans or IEPs. It’s disgusting the lack of care they give to students that care about their education but just need accommodations. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 15, 2016

This school has taught my daughter so much! She is in kindergarten and is reading and doing math at 1st-2nd grade level already! She loves the school and is always having fun. They offer great programs for all ages including PreK. They also offer after care at a low fee and offer help with homework, outside play time and provide snacks. Very happy with this school and would highly recommend it. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ACT Mathematics (2026)	ACT English (2026)	EOC Science Exam Science (2026)			SBAC Mathematics (2026)							SBAC Reading (2026)							SBAC Science (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science 9th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science 10th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science End of Course	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 3rd Grade	SBAC Reading 4th Grade	SBAC Reading 5th Grade	SBAC Reading 6th Grade	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	SBAC Reading 8th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 5th Grade	SBAC Science 8th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	225 Grand Cadence Dr.	Henderson	89015	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 202-2227	2,370	80	29.4		951 (40.1%)	136 (5.7%)	810 (34.2%)	175 (7.4%)	8 (0.3%)	50 (2.1%)	238 (10.0%)								(n/a)	48.0	75.3			38.6	64.0	72.4	53.5	68.0	63.5	61.8	64.1	58.4	75.8	71.8	60.0	71.1	68.0	67.2	13.0	56.9	40.0	$8,767	$670	$8,096
Coral Academy Cadence	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-11	10 Cadence Crest Ave	Henderson	89011	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(702) 665-6998	1,673	56	29.8	44.8%	383 (22.9%)	143 (8.5%)	669 (40.0%)	261 (15.6%)	3 (0.2%)	20 (1.2%)	194 (11.6%)								(n/a)	45.0	77.5	44.3		44.3	46.2	53.0	38.6	44.0	37.1	32.3	41.8	46.7	56.1	67.4	55.4	67.4	63.5	59.4	18.4	50.2	34.8	$8,203	$1,014	$7,188
Sports Leadership and Management Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1095 Fielders Street	Henderson	89011	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(702) 473-5735	1,898	63	30.1	100.0%	205 (10.8%)	263 (13.9%)	1,147 (60.4%)	49 (2.6%)	4 (0.2%)	42 (2.2%)	188 (9.9%)								(n/a)	17.4	51.6			19.8	60.7	44.6	44.8	26.1	38.1	41.0	41.0	51.5	43.8	56.6	44.2	50.2	47.0	48.5	11.6	31.0	23.1	$9,298	$2,118	$7,180
Explore Knowledge Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5871 Mountain Vista St.	Las Vegas	89120	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(702) 870-5032	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)		61.1			41.3	37.2	50.0	22.2	31.0	28.3	39.3	34.8	47.0	70.9	60.0	59.7	60.3	71.2	61.9			40.5
Miller John F	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3840 Pecos McLeod Interconnect	Las Vegas	89121	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-7401	102	23	4.4	100.0%	28 (27.5%)	14 (13.7%)	44 (43.1%)	7 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	7 (6.9%)								(n/a)																							$64,691	$14,429	$50,262
Stewart Helen J	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2375 E Viking	Las Vegas	89169	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-5588	123	25	4.9	100.0%	23 (18.7%)	23 (18.7%)	53 (43.1%)	10 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	10 (8.1%)								(n/a)																							$75,954	$11,455	$64,499
Mater Academy East	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3900 E. Bonanza Rd.	Las Vegas	89110	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(702) 462-9361	2,492	53	46.8	100.0%	66 (2.6%)	264 (10.6%)	2,043 (82.0%)	23 (0.9%)	5 (0.2%)	12 (0.5%)	79 (3.2%)								(n/a)	7.4	39.9			14.5	63.3	49.0	43.6	40.1	28.8	30.9	42.0	62.6	49.6	56.6	54.7	51.5	40.9	52.3	12.0	29.4	21.2	$11,023	$2,424	$8,599
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	675 E. Dale Ave.	Henderson	89044	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 462-9700	2,268	91	24.9	19.6%	786 (34.7%)	101 (4.5%)	600 (26.5%)	390 (17.2%)	5 (0.2%)	63 (2.8%)	320 (14.1%)								(n/a)	48.5	81.6			45.3	78.5	82.3	71.9	69.8	71.1	50.0	69.6	79.2	81.6	77.3	77.5	77.2	68.4	76.5	48.6	59.3	54.6	$9,692	$778	$8,915
Quest Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70	Las Vegas	89101	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-1623	9	0			3 (33.3%)	3 (33.3%)	2 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																							$00	$00	$00
CIVICA Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-11	1501 E Carey Ave.	North Las Vegas	89030	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 462-9653	1,074	26	41.3	100.0%	31 (2.9%)	132 (12.3%)	869 (80.9%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	10 (0.9%)	24 (2.2%)								(n/a)		48.1			15.7	43.7	44.2	42.4	45.1	35.0	34.2	41.3	45.5	54.3	61.6	56.3	62.6	54.2	55.8	20.1	30.0	23.7	$9,362	$1,969	$7,392

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence

How many students attend Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,370 students attended Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence.

Is Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence a good school?

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence ranks 56^th of 376 Nevada alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence?

Students at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence are 40% White, 34% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 6% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

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