Northern Nevada Teen Challenge

7555 Pyramid Highway, Sparks, NV, 89436-0894
Tel: (775)424-6777
Grades: 6 - 12 | 12 students
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Licensed home school for boys ages 13-17. Our boys are at-risk youth that were into drugs, alcohol, running away, defiance, skipping school, angry and poor motivation. They reside at the school for 12-18 months while learning the skills to become productive members of society.

School Overview:
Northern Nevada Teen Challenge
School Type Alternative School
Religious Affiliation Assembly of God
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1998
Student Body
Total Students 12 students
Student Body Type All-boys
% Students of Color 10% (NV School Avg.: 11%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 20%
Average Class Size 12 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(Kkaki pants and blue collar shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $26,400
Tuition Notes Cost includes 24/7 residential care, room board, 24/7 supervision, home schooling, counseling, activities, church.
Acceptance Rate 80%
Admissions Director Jered Rowe
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Climbing Flag Football
Snowboarding Weightlifting
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 3 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Royal Rangers Skateboarding, camping, hiking, fishing
volunteering

School Notes:

  • Boys receive one-on-one help throughout the day and the curriculum is designed for those that have fallen behind in school by accomplishing one subject at a time.

    • Profile last updated: 07/26/2011

Nearby Schools:

Northern Nevada Teen Challenge
Gr. 6-12 | 0 mi. away
Summit Ridge Christian School
Gr. K | 0 mi. away
Legacy Christian School
Gr. K-9 | 0 mi. away
Imagination Station
Gr. K | 7.2 mi. away
Excel Christian School
Gr. K-12 | 8.9 mi. away
The Summit School/lpa
Gr. PK-K | 9.2 mi. away

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