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Academy for Individualized Study High School

Public | 6, 9-12 | 304 students

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Posted November 30, 2011

Academy for individualized study is a wonderful school , i was able to catch up on every credit and learn to overcome that fear of tests because at ais you test on the home work at the assigned site . Depending on the subject the tests and homework will vary on the hardness scale, some are very difficult others are easier. It has taught me so much more then a regular school ever could . At a public school there isnt that much homework, there are a largeee amount of kids in every one of your classes, and the teachers skip over important things that you could be learning at ais for those exact reasons . They haven't the time nor patience and some are very disrespectful to you , yes they are the teacher but they dont need to treat you poorly.. At ais you can have an online campus where the teachers help you personally there or you can get tutoring at the actual campus and everyone is very kind. Not one of them judge you no matter what it makes me feel really happy and lucky i was able to attend their school.


Posted May 17, 2009

I started going to AIS in March of 09. When I walked in the building to enroll I was already feeling defeated like I would never graduate because I am supposed to graduate in 2010 and only had 5.5 credits. I was suprised when I talked to the counselor, The counselor gave me hope and made me see a light at the end of the tunnel. She was really nice and did not in any way judge me for my past. I really am thankful I went to AIS because I now have a plan and thanks to them, I am now studying hard to graduate. Thanks AIS! If you want a school that is nonjudgmental and cares about your future go to AIS. The work is sometimes easy then hard but its so worth it! I love AIS!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 28, 2008

okay so the only reason im giving this school an above avrage is beacuse you can complete a whole grade in like 5 months BUT the people and counclers are very scatter brained and don't know what they are talking about if you want to get things done ask for the head she knows its easy and pretty fun and im 15 and going to be graduating when im 16 beacuse of AIS it defiently helped me and got me all the credits I need I am now going to public school and AIS for the other credits i need to graduate so you should defiently give it a shot! =)
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
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The state average for Math was 71% in 2011.

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About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

218 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
24%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

199 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 62% in 2009.

203 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
41%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the High School Proficiency Examination (HSPE) to assess high school students in reading, writing, math and science. The combined results for the first administration in grade 10 and the second administration in grade 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The HSPE is a high school graduation requirement. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2011.

246 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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71%

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60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2011.

245 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 70% in 2011.

246 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2011.

247 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the High School Proficiency Examination (HSPE) to assess high school students in reading, writing, math and science. The combined results for the first administration in grade 10 and the second administration in grade 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The HSPE is a high school graduation requirement. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students71%
Female69%
Male74%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasian81%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities72%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English73%

Reading

All Students95%
Female94%
Male95%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasian96%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch58%
Full price96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English95%

Science

All Students66%
Female65%
Male67%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasian76%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch44%
Full price68%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities66%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English69%

Writing

All Students79%
Female86%
Male69%
Black/African American74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasian81%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch64%
Full price80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities80%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the High School Proficiency Examination (HSPE) to assess high school students in reading, writing, math and science. The combined results for the first administration in grade 10 and the second administration in grade 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The HSPE is a high school graduation requirement. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 65% 42%
Hispanic 20% 37%
Black 8% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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Las Vegas, NV 89107
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