Beacon Academy of Nevada

Beacon Academy Of Nevada, Las Vegas, 7360 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89147
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Our mission and vision

Our Mission: To offer at-risk high school students the choice of an innovative and relevant education, which provides the flexibility and support to graduate from high school with concrete plans for their future.

Our Vision: To guide Nevada students successfully through high school, help them obtain a high school diploma, and prepare them for college and/or a career.

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About us

Beacon Academy of Nevada (BANV) is a State Public Charter School serving students throughout Clark County. Enrollment is limited to students (16 – 21 years old) who qualify for alternative education as defined by NRS 385A.740. Qualifying criteria include being severely credit deficient, suspended, expelled, under court supervision, and/or having an IEP. Almost all (94%) of students enrolled at BANV are alternative education students, of whom 86.7% qualify for free or reduced lunch, 75% are credit deficient, 19% are adjudicated or have demonstrated chronic behaviors, 24% are eligible for special education services, and 24% of students qualify under multiple conditions.

Beacon Academy operates two campuses, the East Campus is located at 1800 East Sahara Avenue and the West Campus is located at 7360 West Flamingo Road.

At Beacon Academy, education begins with a focus on supporting our students. We provide a personalized, safe and respectful learning environment that fosters the conditions to be academically successful.  Beacon Academy’s support system of instructional and Student Support Services staff, help students work through and overcome barriers to achieving their academic success. Our Social Workers, Counselor, College and Career Advisor and teachers work together with each student to provide social and emotional support in addition to the tools required to transition from high school to college and/or career.

  • Personalized Learning Plans: Each student is unique. We use a combination of academic history and MAP test results to determine the proper placement and graduation plan for each student.
  • Individualized Learning: Our students receive personalized attention and instruction from highly qualified teachers within small classroom environments. Students benefit from regular small group instruction and small classroom sizes.
  • Flexible & Self-Paced: In order to overcome social, emotional and economic barriers, we have an environment where students can complete high school with flexibility. Students create their campus schedule every nine weeks. This flexibility provides a scheduled time for students to commit and dedicate time and effort to academics.
  • Continuous Learning: Beacon Academy offers classes year round. Summer school is free for all students. Students have the opportunity to continue their progress towards graduation without interruption to catch up on credits or work at an accelerated pace throughout the year.
  • Growth & Assessments: Our students are assessed using MAP reading and mathematics tests three times per year. This regular monitoring allows us to remediate or accelerate a students academic plan. Students also participate in required state testing.
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