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Aspire Academy High School is
a rural public school
in Minden, Nevada that is part of Douglas County School District.
It serves 80 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.3:1.
Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
24%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Aspire Academy High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 15, 2025
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Aspire Academy High School
$9,294
raised using DonorsChoose
17
projects
funded
8
teachers
funded
7
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
2
projects
for
art supplies
Aspire Academy High School has received support from
4 individuals from Nevada and
3 individuals out-of-state.