Northern Nevada Teen Challenge
School Notes Overview:
Licensed home school for boys ages 12-17. These boys are troubled youth that were into drugs, alcohol, gangs, running away and homeless. They reside at the school for 15-18 months while learning the skills to become productive members of society. ...
School Overview:
Northern Nevada Teen Challenge |
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| School Type | Alternative School | |
| School Membership(s) | Northwest Association of Accredited Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5 - 12 | |
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | |
| Year Founded | 1998 | |
| County | Washoe County, NV | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 16 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-boys | |
This School |
(NV) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 10% | 21% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 8 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 2 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 20% | |
| Average Class Size | 16 | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
This School |
(NV) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:15 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 230 days | 183 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 5 hours | 6 hours |
| 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. | |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | |
| Head of School | Derek Johnson | |
| Admissions Director | Derek Johnson, CAP CMHP | |
| Admissions Associate | Brandi Usher | |
School Notes:
- Licensed home school for boys ages 12-17. These boys are troubled youth that were into drugs, alcohol, gangs, running away and homeless. They reside at the school for 15-18 months while learning the skills to become productive members of society.
- Profile last updated: 01/26/2009
In the News:
- Smoke Sets Off Sprinklers in Boys Home (KOLO 8 Reno)
posted on October 9, 2009 at 12:20:44 pm
Firefighters put out small fire in laundry room after smoke sets off the sprinklers in a group home on Pyramid Highway.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (89436) | School Zip (89436) |
(NV) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 21,528 people | 1,993,486 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 35% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.0 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $70,327 | $45,022 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.2 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 13 years old | 25 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (89436) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 94% / 6% | 56% / 44% |
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