For profoundly gifted students, The Davidson Academy is the only free public school of its kind. Classes at the Academy are divided into ability groups rather than age groups, and the middle and high school curricula are tailored to the abilities, strengths, and interests of the students. Families from all over the country and the world have come to us because of our distinctive approach to education.
Located in Reno, Nev. the Davidson Academy is focused on a dynamic learning environment where students who achieve a score of 99 percent or higher IQ and achievement test scores in the ninth percentile do well compared to their intellectual peers.
Our fully accredited school places a strong emphasis on collaborative and instruction-based learning, cultivating a stimulating environment for discussion and intellectual energy. The Academy has evolved as the school has grown to offer more opportunities while maintaining a laser-sharp focus on the individual student.
Overview of The Davidson Academy of Nevada
The Davidson Academy of Nevada is ranked first within Nevada. Students can participate in Advanced Placement® classes and tests. The AP%C2%AE participation rate at The Davidson Academy of Nevada is 95% The total minority enrollment is 53%. The only high school in the Davidson Academy School District is the Davidson Academy of Nevada.
The Davidson Academy of Nevada 2022 Rankings
The Davidson Academy of Nevada is ranked # 6 in the National Rankings. Schools are evaluated based on how well they prepare students for college and how well they perform on state-mandated tests. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
- 95%Took at Least One AP® Exam
- 95%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
- 100%Mathematics Proficiency
- 100%Reading Proficiency
- 98%Science Proficiency
- > 95%Graduation Rate
How The Davidson Academy of Nevada fared against 17,843 nationally ranked schools and 112 Nevada-based schools statewide
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College Readiness Index Rank |
#76 |
#1 |
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College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank |
#83 |
#1 |
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State Assessment Proficiency Rank |
#1 (tie) |
#1 |
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State Assessment Performance Rank |
#1 (tie) |
#1 |
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Graduation Rate Rank |
#3,057 (tie) |
#1 (tie) |
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Students/Teachers at The Davidson Academy of Nevada
These numbers and proportions of students and teachers come from information that schools have submitted to the government.
143
Student Enrollment by Grade:
Student Diversity:
Two or More Races
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%
Gender Distribution: Female
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
N/A
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
N/A
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
N/A
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Test Scores at The Davidson Academy of Nevada
U. S. Based on student performance on state-mandated tests and internationally accessible exams for college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams), News determines these values for schools.
95.2/100
Subject Proficiency:
Nevada administered the ACT to high school students. These statistics demonstrate the school’s overall performance in reading, mathematics, and science.
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on ACT
100.0%
ACT Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Well Above Expectations
This assesses subgroups that typically perform poorly on state exams in terms of proficiency.
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
99.2%
Students in high school take the AP® and IB exams to obtain college credit and show that they are successful in college-level coursework. U. S. Based on participation rates in AP/IB exams and the percentage of students passing at least one AP/IB exam, News created a College Readiness Index.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
99.6%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP®
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U. S. AP® exam results are used by higher education institutions to award credits or advanced placement. If data were available, this would demonstrate the performance and participation of this school’s students on these tests.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
95%
percentage of students in the 12th grade who received a 3 on an exam
95%
12th graders who took an exam and received a 3
100%
99%
School profile information is based on government data.
> 95% (well above state median)
6-12
Large City
No
No
Eligible for Title I Funding
No
This information relates to high schools managed by this state operating organization for schools. Many districts contain only one high school.
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# 6 in National Rankings
# 1 in Nevada High Schools
Best Colleges in Nevada
Data are based on the academic years 2020–2021, 2019–2020, and 2018–2019.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
Data from the International Baccalaureate of North America (IBNA) regarding the International Baccalaureate (IB) Used with permission.
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