Context & Demographics

Empower Academy

• Located just outside Reno, NV in a calm, distraction-free semi-rural area
• Accessible to all students via bus pickups at their zoned high schools
• Open-enrollment, welcoming students of all backgrounds, races, colors, and ethnicities

Demographics & Access

• Represents diverse linguistic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• All students receive a modern Windows laptop
• Technology fully integrated into daily learning

School Culture & Structure

• Small class sizes (20:1) for personalized instruction
• Culture grounded in equity, creativity, collaboration, and student voice
• Restorative practices support a safe, inclusive environment

Community Assets & Needs

• Community needs addressed: absenteeism, digital divide, career readiness
• Community assets leveraged: tech sector, universities, nonprofits, environmental groups
• These directly shape curriculum, internships, outreach, and sustainability initiatives