Davidson Academy 2025

The mission of the Davidson Academy is to provide profoundly gifted young people an advanced educational opportunity matched to their abilities, strengths and interests.

Profoundly gifted students are those who score in the 99.9th percentile on IQ and achievement tests.

The Academy is a third kind of public school (not a charter school) established thanks to state legislation, Nevada Revised Statute 388C.

The Davidson Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law in its program and activity. The Davidson Academy prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including employment. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator.

It is the goal of the Davidson Academy that information on this website will be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please visit our Web Accessibility page for more information.

The following disclosure is provided pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 598.1305: The Davidson Institute for Talent Development is a Nevada non-profit corporation which is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt public charity. We are dedicated to supporting the intellectual and social development of profoundly gifted students age 18 and under through a variety of programs. Contributions are tax deductible.