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Northern Nevada Teen Challenge

7555 Pyramid Highway Sparks, NV 89436

Tel: (775) 424-6777

www.teenchallenge.net

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NV School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 4 students
Yearly Tuition: $50,000
Acceptance rate: 60%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NV School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 4 students
Yearly Tuition: $50,000
Acceptance rate: 60%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Northern Nevada Teen Challenge ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nevada for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Assembly of God

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Northern Nevada Teen Challenge
10	1
11	2
12	1

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1998

Campus Size

25 acres

Student Body

Total Students

4 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 33%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khaki pants and baby blue collared shirt

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$50,000

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Tuition Notes

Yearly Cost Cost includes 24/7 residential care, room board, 24/7 supervision, schooling, lab materials, counseling, mentoring, therapy (individual and group), outdoor activities, church.

Acceptance Rate

60%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jered Rowe

Admissions Associate

David Gish

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$50 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Intramural Sports Only

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Vocational Trainingvolunteering

Arts and Music Programs:

Art Therapy

Recreational Athletic Programs:

campingfishing

hikingSkateboarding

Snowboarding

School Notes

All boys school that deals with at-risk males that were into drugs, alcohol, running away, defiance, skipping school, angry and/or poor motivation.
The students reside at the school for 12-18 months while learning the skills to become productive members of society.
Approved Distance Education satellite location for a local Washoe County School.

School Motto: Putting Hope Within Reach

Boys receive individualized help throughout the day and the curriculum is designed for those that have fallen behind in school or who want to get ahead in school.
Daily physical activity
Individual and Group therapy using REBT
Weekly animal/pet therapy
Various forms of art expression are encouraged to cope with emotional frustrations.
Camping, Water fun and Outdoor activities during the Summer months
Vocational training program

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Northern Nevada Teen Challenge cost?

Northern Nevada Teen Challenge's tuition is approximately $50,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Northern Nevada Teen Challenge?

The acceptance rate of Northern Nevada Teen Challenge is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. Northern Nevada Teen Challenge's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Nevada with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Northern Nevada Teen Challenge offer?

Northern Nevada Teen Challenge offers 1 interscholastic sports: Intramural Sports Only.

What is Northern Nevada Teen Challenge's ranking?

Northern Nevada Teen Challenge ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nevada for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Northern Nevada Teen Challenge?

The application deadline for Northern Nevada Teen Challenge is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Washoe County, NV is $18,993 for elementary schools and $18,883 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Washoe County, NV is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).