Press Release: Nevada’s Graduation Rates Show Modest Improvement for 2024
Las Vegas, NV – November 21, 2024 – The Nevada Department of Education announced today that the statewide high school graduation rate has seen a slight increase, rising from 81.4% for the class of 2023 to 81.6% for the class of 2024. In contrast, the Clark County School District (CCSD) maintained a graduation rate of 81.5%.
State Superintendent Jhone Ebert commented, “The modest improvement in graduation rates is encouraging, yet we must recognize that our work is far from finished. We applaud the dedication of our educators and students while acknowledging that every struggling student is a priority.”
CCSD contributed significantly to the state’s totals, with 21,736 graduates, representing over two-thirds of the 31,978 students graduating statewide. Among CCSD schools, 15 achieved graduation rates of 95% or better. Notably, Global Community High School, which caters to young immigrants learning English, showed remarkable improvement, boosting its rate from 50% to 68.1%.
Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell, CCSD Interim Superintendent, thanked educators for ensuring students were well-prepared for life after graduation. The district emphasized access to rigorous coursework and support systems vital for student success.
Graduation rates across Nevada varied, with the lowest recorded at 76.7% in Mineral County to a perfect 100% in Eureka and Esmeralda Counties. Notably, students in career and technical education achieved a remarkable 96.9% graduation rate statewide, while Native American students experienced the most significant gains by ethnicity, rising from 64.7% to 74%. In contrast, Black student graduation rates dipped slightly from 70.5% to 69.8%.
As Nevada continues to build on these results, the focus remains on ensuring every student is supported on their path to graduation.
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