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Clark County School District's Region 3 superintendent reports rising graduation rates and program access
Summary
CCSD Region 3 Superintendent Theo Roberson presented school-year data showing recent gains in graduation rates and increased dual-enrollment access, while noting declines in some AP and advanced diploma participation; Boulder City schools recorded high MAP results and $5 million in scholarship offers for the class of 2026.
Region 3 Superintendent Theo Roberson told the Boulder City City Council that Clark County School District's recent data shows mixed but encouraging signals for Boulder City students.
Roberson said the district tracks four-year graduation rates and that graduating cohorts lag a year in reporting; he cited a 2022-23 graduation rate of 84.3%, a rise to 89.4% in 2023-24, and a reported 84.9% for 2024-25, adding that preliminary figures for 2025-26 are expected to exceed 90%.
Roberson outlined student participation in advanced coursework and career-oriented programs. He said dual-enrollment access increased from 108 students in 2023-24 to 111 in 2024-25 and 124 in 2025-26. Advanced Placement participation declined from 94 students in 2023-24 to 50 in 2024-25, with an increase to 62 in 2025-26; career technical education participation also edged downward from 189 to 170 students.
Roberson highlighted school-level achievements in Boulder City: Mitchell Elementary reported 89% of second-graders above the 40th percentile in reading on the spring MAP assessment, with 69% above the 60th percentile; Garrett Junior High posted strong math growth and expanded the highest-achievement band for many students. Roberson also noted that the Boulder City graduating class of 136 students collectively earned more than $5,000,000 in scholarship offers and acceptances to 40 institutions.
Council members asked follow-up questions about how the district will communicate the five-year "destination district" strategic plan and whether facility planning (including possible use of the high-school track) would allow greater public access. Roberson said the strategic plan will be posted on the district website and that the district expects to return the refined plan to its board on July 1; he also said staff are discussing facility-access options with city leaders and promised to follow up with specific answers on summer programming and facility use.
Roberson characterized the district's approach as a collective effort focused on "academic excellence" and safe, supportive school environments and said the district is investing in community engagement and marketing to better tell that story.
What happens next: Superintendent Roberson said the district will share more detailed information on summer programming and the finalized five-year destination-district plan after the board review; council members asked staff to remain involved in facility discussions and to receive quarterly progress updates.
