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  • A Free Public Day School

    For Profoundly Gifted Middle & High School Students

  • A Free Public Day School

    For Profoundly Gifted Middle & High School Students

  • A Free Public Day School

    For Profoundly Gifted Middle & High School Students

You are unique.
We think your education should be too.

  Unlike traditional school settings, Davidson Academy classes are grouped by ability, not age.


Core Values

Core Values

  • Responsibility
  • Integrity
  • Balance
  • Leadership
  • Pursuit of Knowledge
  • Respect
More about Core Values

Personalized Learning Plan (PLP)

PLPs

  • Interactive process
  • Focus on ability, achievement and motivation
  • Electives designed to meet student interests
More about PLPs

Student Life

So much more
than a school!

  • Friendship with like-minded peers
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Community involvement
More about Student Life

What's Next?

Online High School

  • 2017-2018 application available this fall!
  • Accredited courses
  • Live sessions
  • Small class sizes
  • Quality peer interactions
More coming soon!

2017-2018 application is now available!

The Davidson Academy of Nevada is a unique public school specifically designed to meet the needs of profoundly gifted middle and high school students. It is strongly recommended that applicants be in the process of completing 6th grade, at minimum, at the time of application.

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Tours for Prospective Students

The Davidson Academy frequently hosts tours for prospective students and their parents. At these tours, visitors meet current Academy students, parents, faculty and staff, and ask specific questions about the school.

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Davidson Academy eNewsletter

The Davidson Academy eNewsletter is available online with a new issue published every other month. It features a student column, an instructor profile, and school updates and activities.

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What Our Students Have To Say

  • “When I first came to the Davidson Academy, I worried about fitting in. I quickly realized that everybody at the Academy, both students and staff members, were, and still are, super friendly. I hope you apply to the Davidson Academy of Nevada. Take it from me; it’s an incredible school.”

    ArturoDavidson Academy Graduate

  • “One of the things I love about the Academy is how the staff is able to accommodate students' interests and needs. Due to the wonderful relationship that the Academy has with the University of Nevada, Reno, every student can take classes at the University geared toward their own tastes.”

    RaghaviDavidson Academy Graduate

  • “I might venture to say that the Academy reeks of learning; a chance to learn awaits in nearly every corner of the school.”

    JustinDavidson Academy Graduate