The top reported proficiency rate is 69% in English language arts. The lowest is 46% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Somerset Academy Stephanie
Somerset Academy Stephanie is a public charter school in Henderson, Nevada, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. It operates under the State Public Charter School Authority rather than the Clark County School District that serves most of Henderson's traditional public schools. The school sits on Stephanie Street in a city that has grown rapidly through master-planned communities like Green Valley, Anthem, and Inspirada, with an economy anchored in logistics, manufacturing, financial services, and major employers including Google, Amazon, and the Las Vegas Raiders organization.
The academic results from the most recent state assessments paint a largely positive picture. In English language arts, the proficiency rate is strong, with a clear majority of tested students meeting or exceeding standards. Mathematics proficiency is solid as well, with just over half of students demonstrating proficiency. Science results are softer, with fewer than half of tested students reaching proficiency, and a parent may want to look into this further with the school. Participation rates were strong across all three subjects. The assessment system used is the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for math and English, with Nevada's standard science assessment. No multi-year trend data was available, so it is not yet possible to say whether these results represent an improving, declining, or steady pattern.
Because the school ends at eighth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. That metric simply does not apply to this grade band. We also looked for civil-rights data, course-access information, staffing details, and attendance figures, but none were available in the provided materials. Program offerings were not included either. Special-population data for students with individualized education programs and English learners was missing as well, so families whose children receive those services will want to ask the school directly about what is available.
The student body is moderate in size for a K-through-8 school, with enrollment distributed quite evenly across the grade levels. The demographic mix reflects Henderson's broader community. Hispanic students form the largest single group, followed closely by white students, with smaller shares of Black, Asian, multiracial, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. A portion of the family community qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, though the rate sits below what many higher-poverty urban schools see. The school is designated as a regular public school rather than an alternative or special-purpose program.
Henderson itself is Nevada's second-largest city and a car-dependent suburb of Las Vegas, built around sprawling master-planned neighborhoods rather than dense, walkable street grids. The city has an extensive trail system and numerous parks, with The District at Green Valley Ranch serving as a mixed-use gathering area. Schools and civic facilities are spread across the city rather than concentrated in a single downtown core. The historic downtown originated as the Basic Townsite during World War II magnesium production. Henderson Executive Airport serves the city, and the region's main airport, Harry Reid International, sits to the northwest.
The housing market around the school shows typical Las Vegas Valley patterns. Home values in the school's zip code sit above the state benchmark and well above the national benchmark, with a modest year-over-year decline. Rents have held essentially flat. Mortgage rates remain elevated relative to recent historical norms. Unemployment is low and stable.
The State Public Charter School Authority has been expanding school choice options across Nevada, having opened a substantial number of new charter campuses in recent years across Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Sparks. More schools are scheduled to open in the coming school year. One Las Vegas K-through-8 charter closed after its first year, a reminder that newer charter options can carry operational risk. Somerset Academy Stephanie appears to be an established campus within this growing charter landscape, and its test results suggest it is delivering solid academic outcomes, particularly in reading. Families considering it should weigh the strong ELA performance and the moderate math results against the limited publicly available information on special populations, staffing, and program offerings.
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