Doral Academy Withdraws Plan for Second Campus Near UNR
Doral Academy of Northern Nevada has withdrawn its state application to build a second campus on property owned by the University of Nevada, Reno. The proposed project had drawn criticism from Democratic lawmakers concerning its effects on taxpayer funds and…
Reno, NV, November 8, 2026 — Doral Academy of Northern Nevada has officially withdrawn its application to the state for the development of a second campus. The proposed educational facility was slated to be built on property owned by the University of Nevada, Reno.
The withdrawal comes after the charter school network’s initial submission to the state for approval. The project had faced scrutiny and opposition from several Democratic lawmakers. Their concerns primarily focused on the potential impact of the proposed campus on state taxpayer funds and issues related to demographic equity within the school system.
The specific reasons for Doral Academy’s withdrawal were not immediately detailed in the available information. Similarly, the property owned by the University of Nevada, Reno, intended for the campus, is not further specified in terms of its exact location or size.
Democratic lawmakers had previously voiced their criticisms regarding the potential financial implications for taxpayers and questions about equitable access and representation if the new Doral Academy campus were to be established. The timeline of these criticisms and the specific legislative actions or discussions that preceded the withdrawal were not provided in the summary.
As a result of this withdrawal, the state application process for Doral Academy’s second campus in this location has been terminated. No further details were provided regarding alternative plans by Doral Academy for expansion or the University of Nevada, Reno’s future use of the property.
Story summarized from the original created by Bob Conrad on thisisreno.com, see more information here.
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