Elko Institute for Academic Achievement
Also known as Elko Institute HS
State Public Charter School Authority
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Directory data: Nevada Department of Education (2025–26)
School Snapshot
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement is a high school in State Public Charter School Authority (Nevada), serving grades 9-12. As a traditional public school, Elko Institute for Academic Achievement primarily serves families inside its assigned attendance zone, though Nevada's open-enrollment rules can provide alternative pathways.
Generated from 2024-2025 Nevada School Performance Framework data published by the Nevada Department of Education. Comparisons use the statewide average for the same school year.
How to Enroll & Lottery Rules
infoEnrollment Type
Charter School (Public & Tuition-Free). Open to all Nevada students, regardless of zoning.
diversity_3Sibling Preference
Priority placement is given to siblings of currently enrolled students. Remaining seats are drawn via blind lottery.
warningAdmissions Timeline
Lottery deadlines and application windows vary by campus and year. Please visit the official portal to check current enrollment dates.
descriptionRequired Documents
- Online application
- Proof of residency
- Birth certificate / proof of age
Key Metrics
Math Proficiency
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Regular Attendance Rate
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Science Proficiency
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Academic Proficiency
% of students scoring proficient or above on state assessments (Grade 11) · Compared to statewide average · 2024-2025 NSPF
edit_documentEditorial Verdict
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement currently faces academic challenges and stands in the lower tier of state accountability rankings. With a low NSPF rating and a score of N/A/100, the school has been identified as needing additional structural supports to elevate student success.
Specialized interventions and school improvement plans are typically implemented here. Families should look closely at student-teacher ratios, graduation support options, and school-wide growth percentiles to gauge recent trajectory.
Parent Verdict
- infoAcademic Support NeedProficiency scores suggest opportunities for math or ELA improvement.
- check_circleStandard EngagementStudent attendance and engagement are inline with district averages.
- check_circleZoned School AssignmentGuaranteed admission for neighborhood families residing within school boundaries.
Performance Trends
How this school's key metrics have changed across NSPF reporting years.
Hover a data point for the exact value. Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 are omitted because Nevada paused NSPF reporting during COVID-19.
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Public · ElkoCan my child attend?
Charter schools are open-enrollment by lottery — attendance is not address-based. Apply directly through the school’s enrollment portal; lotteries usually open in the spring for the following school year.
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