CCSD graduation rate holds at 81.5% for class of 2024; trustees press for clearer links to proficiency and supports

Clark County School District reported a 4‑year high school graduation rate of 81.5% for the class of 2024 during a board presentation Jan. 9, 2025, and trustees pressed district staff for clearer connections between the graduation metric and student proficiency measures such as the ACT.

Interim Superintendent Brenda Larson Mitchell introduced the report and Dustin Mansell, the district’s chief academic officer, opened the presentation, saying, “Today, we are here to provide an update on Clark County School District’s graduation rates as a part of FOCUS 2024.” The presentation was prepared by the district’s Assessment, Accountability, Research and School Improvement division.

Why it matters: The 4‑year graduation rate is a prominent accountability measure on the Nevada School Performance Framework and affects public trust, district strategic goals and future board oversight. Several trustees and public speakers noted a perceived disconnect between the 81.5% graduation rate and low scores on college‑and‑career readiness assessments cited in public materials.

Key findings presented

- The district 4‑year graduation rate for the class of 2024 remained steady at 81.5% from…