Academy for Career Education in Reno, Nevada on DonorsChoose

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About this school

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 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

275 Students

# of teachers unavailable

2800 Vassar St

Reno, NV 89502 View local requests

Evidence-based impact

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Academy for Career Education Demographics

58%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

51%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Academy for Career Education Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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