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Washoe Inspire Academy vs. North Star Online School

Should you attend Washoe Inspire Academy or North Star Online School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Washoe Inspire Academy
1155 Corporate Blvd
Reno, NV 89502
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
North Star Online School
5450 Riggins Courst Ste. #6
Reno, NV 89502
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 130 students in grades 7-12, Washoe Inspire Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 640 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Star Online School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
7-12
K-12
Total Students
130 students
640 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washoe Inspire Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Star Online School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
70% | 30%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washoe Inspire Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Star Online School.
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
22 teachers
n/a
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Star Online School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
29:1
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Star Online School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washoe County School District and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#557 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
#270 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washoe Inspire Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Star Online School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in NV)
22%
(Bottom 50% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washoe Inspire Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Star Online School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 30% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washoe Inspire Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Star Online School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 5% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washoe Inspire Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Star Online School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in NV)
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Washoe Inspire Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North Star Online School with the average graduation rate observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Washoe Inspire Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Star Online School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
11
Grade 1 Students
-
12
Grade 2 Students
-
28
Grade 3 Students
-
18
Grade 4 Students
-
20
Grade 5 Students
-
28
Grade 6 Students
-
45
Grade 7 Students
4
51
Grade 8 Students
6
82
Grade 9 Students
11
46
Grade 10 Students
29
76
Grade 11 Students
26
117
Grade 12 Students
22
104
Ungraded Students
32
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Washoe Inspire Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North Star Online School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washoe Inspire Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Star Online School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
46%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washoe Inspire Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Star Online School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
11%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washoe Inspire Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Star Online School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
25%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washoe Inspire Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Star Online School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Washoe Inspire Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at North Star Online School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washoe Inspire Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Star Online School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washoe Inspire Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Star Online School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washoe Inspire Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Star Online School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
3%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washoe Inspire Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Star Online School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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