Argent Preparatory Academy
Also known as Argent Prep ACAD HS
State Public Charter School Authority
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Directory data: Nevada Department of Education (2025–26)
School Snapshot
Argent Preparatory Academy is a high school in State Public Charter School Authority (Nevada), serving grades 9-12. This is a public charter school authorized by the State Public Charter School Authority, meaning enrollment is open statewide and not tied to a residential address. It is designated Title I, indicating that a high share of its students come from low-income households and the school receives federal supplemental funding.
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 this school compares
Compared to the 6 nearby peer schools listed below, Argent Preparatory Academy trails the group with an NSPF index score of 11 compared to a peer average of 74 — a gap of about 63 points.
Every peer school in the rail is rated higher.
Peer set is the same nearby same-grade-band schools listed in the alternatives rail below. All deltas computed from the latest published NSPF cycle.
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
84.7%
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
Argent Preparatory Academy currently faces academic challenges and stands in the lower tier of state accountability rankings. With a 1-star NSPF rating and a score of 11.11/100, 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.
- infoLottery EnrollmentCharter school requiring application through their independent lottery portal.
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.
Higher-rated schools within 10 miles also serving 9-12
A mix of nearby charter and traditional public schools at the same grade band, ranked by proximity and rating. Charters require a lottery application; traditional public schools may be guaranteed by your address.
Carson High School
67.5Different network · 2★ higher
Public · Carson CityDayton High School
63.5Different network · 2★ higher
Public · LyonVirginia City High School
55.5Different network · 2★ higher
Public · StoreyIncline High School
93.5Different network · 4★ higher
Public · WashoeDouglas High School
79Different network · 3★ higher
Public · DouglasGeorge Whittell High School
87.6Different network · 4★ higher
Public · DouglasCan 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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