Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon is a public charter school in Henderson, Nevada, serving 2,048 students from grades K-12. This high-performing school consistently outshines its peers, with strong academic results that surpass both the state-sponsored charter school average and the overall Nevada state average.
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon's academic prowess is particularly evident in its mathematics and reading proficiency rates. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's overall mathematics proficiency rate was 64.5%, compared to 44.3% for state-sponsored charter schools and 31.3% for the state of Nevada. Similarly, the school's reading proficiency rate was 68.7%, outpacing the 53.3% for state-sponsored charter schools and 41% for Nevada. This academic excellence is especially pronounced in the lower grades, with 3rd-5th grade mathematics and reading proficiency rates exceeding 70%.
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon's student population is also more racially diverse than nearby charter schools, with a makeup of 35.74% White, 5.71% African American, 26.32% Hispanic, and 15.23% Asian. This diversity is a strength of the school and may contribute to its strong academic performance. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 19.78%, significantly lower than the nearby charter schools, which range from 24% to 100%. This suggests a higher socioeconomic status of the student population, which research has shown can positively impact educational outcomes. Despite this, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon's spending per student of $6,242 in the 2020-2021 school year was higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby Clark County School District charter schools, indicating an efficient use of resources.
Yes. Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon ranks in the top 6.0% of Nevada alternative schools.
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In the 2022-23 school year, 2,048 students attended Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon.
Students at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon are 36% White, 26% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 14% Two or more races, 6% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.