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Clark County reports gains in proficiency and graduation, warns start‑time changes will cost millions
Summary
Deputy superintendents from Clark County School District told the State Board of Education the district has regained proficiency levels in multiple subjects and gained 5.1 percentage points in graduation rate, but moving to new school start scenarios could require roughly $15 million for buses and $1.5 million annually for drivers depending on the option chosen.
Officials from the Clark County School District presented data to the Nevada State Board of Education on Dec. 10 that show academic gains and ongoing operational challenges, particularly transportation implications of potential district‑wide school start time changes.
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jesse Wells told the board the district has seen increases in English language arts and math proficiency and positive movement on Nevada School Performance Framework star ratings, with 136 schools improving year‑to‑year and several schools increasing by two or three stars. "We had a significant gain in CCSD of 5.1% in our overall graduation rate…
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