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The state of Nevada is one of at least 40 states that authorize charter schools. In Nevada, charter schools are public schools.  They receive public money, but have been freed from some of the rules, regulations, and statutes applicable to traditional public school districts. In exchange for their autonomy, they assume strict accountability for producing certain results, which are set forth in each school's charter. Charter schools do not charge tuition, and parents enroll their children by choice.

In addition to the list of southern Nevada charter schools below, this page also provides a link the state's Office of Charter Schools and the Charter School Association of Nevada, which can answer more specific questions about statutes governing the creation and operation of charter schools in Nevada as well as rules for admission.

Nevada Department of Education Charter School Directory (Updated: August 25, 2011)

School Year Begun Operation: 2001-2002 (FY2002)
Sponsor: Clark County School District
Grades: K-12
Chancellor: Mike Piscal, Mpiscal@agassiprep.net
Mailing Address: 1201 West Lake Mead Boulevard, Las Vegas NV 89106
Physical Address: same
Phone: 702.948.6000
FAX: 702.948.6002
 
2. Beacon Academy of Nevada (Distance Education)
School Year Begun Operation: 2008-2009 (FY2009)
Sponsor: State Board of Education
Grades: 9-12
Director: Gary Waters, gary.waters@banv.org
Principal: Michael Opp, Michael.opp@banv.org
Mailing Address: 8970 West Tropicana Avenue, Suite 6, Las Vegas NV 89147
Physical Address: same
Phone: 702.726.8600
FAX: 702.538.9500
 
3. Coral Academy of Science-Las Vegas
School Year Begun Operation: 2007-2008 (FY2008)
Sponsor: State Board of Education
Grades: K-11
Administrator/Principal: Feyzi Tandogan, ftandogan@coralacademylv.org
Mailing Address: 8185 Tamarus Street, Las Vegas NV 89123
Physical Address: 8185 Tamarus; 2150 Windmill Parkway, Henderson; 1051 Sandy Ridge, Henderson
Phone: 702.269.8512
FAX: 702.269.3258
 
4. Discovery Charter School
School Year Begun Operation: 2011-2012 (FY2012)
Sponsor: State Board of Education
Grades: K-8
Administrator: Dr. David Price, dapwishingstone@earthlink.net
Mailing Address: 4738 La Fonda Dr., Las Vegas 89121 until July 17, 2011; after that date, 3883 E. Mesa Vista Way, Las Vegas 89120
Physical Address: 3883 E. Mesa Vista Way, Las Vegas 89120
Phone: 702-597-3018
FAX: 702-597-3018

5.Explore Knowledge Academy
School Year Begun Operation: 2003-2004 (FY2004)
Sponsor: Clark County School District
Grades: K-12
Executive Director: Abbe Mattson, amattson@ekacademy.org
Mailing Address: 1711 Whitney Mesa Drive, Suite 140, Henderson, NV 89014
Physical Addresses: 4801 South Sandhill Road; 1711 Whitney Mesa Dr., Suite 140, Henderson; and 4845 Community Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: 702.870.5032
FAX: 702.871.5032
 
6.Imagine School at Mountain View
School Year Begun Operation: 2011-2012
Sponsor: State Board
Grades: K-2
Principal: Tiffani Gilmore, Tiffani.Gilmore@imagineschools.com
Mailing Address: 7885 W. Rochelle Ave., Las Vegas 89147
Physical Address: Same as mailing address.
Phone: 702-631-3925
FAX: 702-631-1125

7. Innovations International Charter School of Nevada
School Year Begun Operation: 2006-2007 (FY2007)
Sponsor: Clark County School District
Grades: K-12
Chief Education Officer: Dr. Connie Malin, connie.malin@iicsn.org
Mailing Address: 1600 East Oakey Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Physical Address: same
Phone: 702.216.4337
FAX: 702.216.4353
 
8. Nevada Connections Academy (Distance Education)
School Year Begun Operation: 2007-2008 (FY2008)
Sponsor: State Board of Education
Grades: K-12
POC: Traci Vikmanis, TVikmanis@connectionsacademy.com
Phone: (702) 900-1840
Mobile: (651) 353-5442

9. Nevada State High School
School Year Begun Operation: 2004-2005 (FY2005)
Sponsor: State Board of Education
Grades: 11-12
Executive Director: Dr. John Hawk, jhawk@earlycollegeNV.com
Mailing Address: 233 N. Stephanie St., Henderson 89074
Physical Address: same
Phone: 702.953.2600
Cell: 702.332.2593
FAX: 702.953.2608

10.Nevada Virtual Academy (Distance Education)
School Year Begun Operation: 2007-2008 (FY2008)
Sponsor: State Board of Education
Grades: K-12
Principal: Mike Kazek, mkazek@nvvacademy.org
Mailing Address: 8965 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 330, Las Vegas 89123
Physical Address: same
Phone: 702.407.1825 x7001
FAX: 702.407.5055
 
11.Odyssey Charter Schools (Distance Education)
School Year Begun Operation: 1999-2000 (FY2000)
Sponsor: Clark County School District
Grades: K-12
Principal: Shelli Guthrie, sguthrie@odysseyk12.org
Mailing Address: 2251 South Jones Boulevard, Las Vegas NV 89146
Physical Address: same
Phone: 702.257.0578
FAX: 702.259.7793

12. 100 Academy of Excellence
School Year Begun Operation: 2006-2007 (FY2007)
Sponsor: Clark County School District
Grades: K-12 (K-8 currently)
Principal: Peggy M. Selma, peggy.selma@imagineschools.com
Mailing Address: 2341 Comstock Drive, North Las Vegas NV 89032
Physical Address: same
Phone: 702.636.2551
FAX: 702.636.9475 

13. Quest Academy Preparatory Education
School Year Begun Operation: 2008-2009 (FY2009)
Sponsor: State Board of Education
Grades: K-8
Principal: Connie Jordan, conniejordan22@gmail.com
Mailing Address: 6610 Grand Montecito Pkwy., Las Vegas 89149
Physical Address: same
Phone: 702-631-4751
FAX: 702-586-0836
 
14. Rainbow Dreams Academy
School Year Begun Operation: 2007-2008 (FY2008)
Sponsor: Clark County School District
Grades: K-5
Principal: Billie Rayford, rdacharter@yahoo.com
Mailing Address: 950 West Lake Mead Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
Physical Address: same
Phone: 702.638.0222
FAX: 702.638.0220
 
15. Renaissance Academy(Distance Education)
School Year Begun Operation: 2011-2012 (FY2012)
Sponsor: State Board of Education
Grades: K-12
Administrator: Roy Harden, roy@nevadainternetacademy.com
Mailing Address: 1055 E. Tropicana Ave., Suite 225, Las Vegas 89119
Physical Address: same as mailing address
Phone: 702-425-8802
FAX: 702-664-0928 

16. Silver Sands Montessori Charter School
School Year Begun Operation: 2009-2010 (FY2010)
Sponsor: State Board of Education
Grades: K-7 (expanding to K-8)
Executive Director: Joan Sando, ms.joan@silversandsmcs.org
Mailing Address: 1841 Whitney Mesa Drive, Henderson, NV 89014
Physical Addresses: same
Phone: 702.522.6220
FAX: 702.522.6218

17. Somerset Academy of Las Vegas
School Year Begun Operation: 2011-2012
Sponsor: State Board
Grades: North Las Vegas Campus opening with K-7, expanding to K-8 in 2012-2013; Emerson Campus opening with K-5, expanding one grade per year until K-8.
Administrator: Gayle Jefferson, gjefferson@somersetnlv.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 230700, Las Vegas 89105
Physical Address: North Las Vegas Campus, 385 W. Centennial Pkwy; Emerson Campus, 2525 Emerson Ave., Las Vegas 89123.
Phone: 702-990-8701 

18. The Delta Academy (Distance Education)
School Year Begun Operation: 2007-2008 (FY2008)
Sponsor: Clark County School District
Grades: 7-12
Director: Dr. Kyle Konold, kyle_konold@deltaacademylv.com
Principal: Bruce Congleton, Bruce_congleton@deltaacademylv.com
Mailing Address: 4075 North Rancho, Las Vegas NV 89130
Physical Address: same
Phone: 702.396.2252
FAX: 702.396.0848
 


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