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See the Sierra Nevada Charter School Difference!

Welcome to SNACS, Nevada’s first charter school and a transformative K-8 educational community. All across our state-of-the-art campus, you will find students actively engaged in expeditionary learning, charting their own course, and pursuing their personal passions surrounded by the support of dedicated faculty and staff.

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Philosophy

Public charter schools like SNACS combine the best of inclusive, accessible learning with a personalized, challenging, and community-based curriculum. Learn more about our innovative K-8 charter school curriculum built on PLAY (Promoting Learning and Accountability in Youth).

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Mission and Vision

See what drives and inspires us and how we see our role in the lives of our students and their community.

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History

Founded as Nevada’s very first charter school, SNACS still sets the standard for expeditionary learning in our state. See how our school has grown alongside our students!

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SNACS Team

It takes time, training, and true dedication to create a truly personalized learning experience filled with choices for every single child. Meet the amazing faculty and staff that make the cutting-edge SNACS curriculum and close-knit community possible.

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Accreditation

SNACS is proud of the high quality of our educational experience and of our many state and national accreditations.

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Diversity And Inclusivity

46.73% of SNACS students identify as students of color, a rich diversity that reflects the vibrant Reno community that surrounds us. Learn more about how SNACS fosters respect and close connections across the different cultures and life experiences within our school.

See SNACS Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Statement