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Academy for Career Education is
an urban public school
in Reno, Nevada that is part of Washoe County School District.
It serves 275 students
in grades 9 - 12.
Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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51%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Mar 19, 2026
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Academy for Career Education
$4,534
raised using DonorsChoose
7
projects
funded
4
teachers
funded
9
donors
4
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
1
project for
books
Academy for Career Education has received support from
6 individuals from Nevada and
3 individuals out-of-state.
