The top reported proficiency rate is 49% in English language arts. The lowest is 27% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Leadership Academy of Nevada
Leadership Academy of Nevada is a state-sponsored charter school serving grades six through twelve on the northwest side of Las Vegas, near West Azure Drive. As a charter operating under Nevada's State Public Charter School Authority, it sits outside the traditional Clark County School District structure, giving families an alternative public option without tuition. The school serves a moderate-sized student body spread across its seven grade levels, with enrollment thinning in the upper grades, which is common for secondary charter schools that lose students to transfers or early graduation pathways.
The student population leans majority white with a substantial Hispanic contingent, along with smaller groups identifying as two or more races, Asian, and Black. Economic disadvantage data through free or reduced-price lunch counts was not reported, so families looking to understand the socioeconomic mix of the peer environment will need to ask the school directly. The same gap applies to special education and English learner populations, which were not available in the provided data.
On the most recent Nevada state assessments, the picture is mixed. English language arts stands as a relative strength, with nearly half of tested students in grades three through eight scoring proficient or above. That result is solid for a charter school of this size and suggests the school's literacy instruction is taking hold. Mathematics is weaker, with roughly a quarter of tested students reaching proficiency, and science sits in a similar range. Participation was high across all tested subjects. A parent weighing this school for a middle-grade student may want to look into the math curriculum and support structures further with the school, particularly if their child needs stronger quantitative preparation heading into high school.
The state provided only a single year of assessment data, so there is no trend to describe. Whether these results represent a stable pattern or a one-year snapshot is something families should track over time. No average scale scores were reported, which limits the ability to gauge how students performed beyond the proficiency threshold.
The school serves grades through twelve, but no graduation rate was included in the data provided. For a school that enrolls high school students, this is a gap a parent should ask about directly. It may reflect reporting timing, the small senior class, or the school's classification within the charter authority, but the data does not state a reason.
Housing in the surrounding Las Vegas zip code is moderately priced compared with the national picture, sitting close to the Nevada state benchmark. Both home values and rents have softened modestly over the past year, tracking a broader cooling in the regional market. Mortgage rates remain elevated nationally, which affects affordability for families considering a move near the school. The rental market offers comparatively accessible options, with asking rents below what many larger metropolitan areas command.
The broader charter landscape in Nevada is active. The State Public Charter School Authority has opened many new campuses across the state over recent years, including several in the Las Vegas area, expanding public school choice for families. At the same time, at least one Las Vegas K through eight charter closed after a single year, a reminder that newer charter options can carry uncertainty. Several additional charters are scheduled to open in the coming school year in Las Vegas and elsewhere, including a grade six through twelve academy that may serve as a point of comparison for families considering Leadership Academy of Nevada.
No program offerings, course access details, staffing ratios, discipline data, or attendance figures were available in the provided information. Families interested in extracurriculars, advanced coursework, counseling, or the school's leadership-focused mission will need to contact the school or consult its website directly. The school's name signals a leadership-oriented identity, but the data does not describe specific programs tied to that framing.
In short, Leadership Academy of Nevada offers a mid-sized charter secondary option in northwest Las Vegas with reasonably strong ELA outcomes, weaker math and science results, and a demographic mix that reflects the city's diversity. The missing graduation rate, economic data, and program details leave meaningful questions open, and parents would benefit from a direct conversation with the school before committing.
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