The top reported proficiency rate is 78% in English language arts. The lowest is 62% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon is a public charter school in Henderson serving kindergarten through twelfth grade, operating under the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority. It is a large school for a single campus spanning all grades, with enrollment spread fairly evenly across the elementary, middle, and high school bands, though the upper grades thin somewhat at eleventh and twelfth. The school sits in a fast-growing section of Henderson, a city that has expanded rapidly through master-planned communities and now anchors the southeastern edge of the Las Vegas Valley metro.
Academically, the school posts strong proficiency results on Nevada's state assessments for grades three through eight. In English language arts, roughly three quarters of tested students reach proficiency, and in math a comparable share clears that bar. Science proficiency, measured in the tested middle grades, is somewhat lower but still represents a solid majority of students scoring proficient or above. Participation is near full. These results place the school well above typical state proficiency levels. The dataset includes only a single year of state results, so no trend over time is available; a parent looking for multi-year direction will need to ask the school directly. Separately, a school-wide proficiency figure appears in the multi-year series for ELA and math, but the difference in granularity means it should not be read as a replacement for the grade-specific results.
The student body is diverse in composition. White students form the largest group, followed by Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students, with smaller shares of Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. The share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is modest relative to many public schools, which generally points to a student population from more economically stable households. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not reported, so those populations cannot be characterized here. A parent whose child receives special education or language services should ask the school directly about staffing and program specifics.
Several categories of information were absent from the data. No graduation rate was provided, even though the school serves high school grades. No course access, staffing, discipline, or attendance data was included. Program offerings such as AP, dual credit, or career pathways were not reported. No neighbor comparison was available to position this school against nearby charters or traditional public schools. These gaps reflect what was collected rather than what the school may or may not offer; they are worth raising in a conversation with the school.
Henderson itself is Nevada's second-largest city, primarily residential and organized around master-planned communities like Inspirada, Cadence, and Green Valley. Publicly reported sources describe the city as largely car-dependent suburban development connected to Las Vegas by major highways, with an extensive recreational trail system and numerous parks but limited walkable street grids. The local economy includes logistics, manufacturing, financial services, and media production, with major employers such as Amazon, Barclays, and the Las Vegas Raiders. Henderson has attracted more advanced industries per capita than the broader region and has a higher concentration of degree-holding residents.
The housing market around the school reflects that growth. Home values in the school's zip code sit above the Nevada state benchmark, and rents are similarly elevated, with modest recent increases. Mortgage rates remain in the mid-sixes, which shapes affordability for families considering a move into the area. A family drawn to Pinecrest should weigh the academic strength visible in the proficiency data against the missing pieces on graduation, course offerings, and student support services, filling those gaps by going straight to the school.
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