By Dave Berns (contact)
A detailed analysis in a story in Education Week, raises further questions about the accuracy of previously reported high school graduation rates for the Clark County and Washoe County school districts, which are responsible for educating 85 percent of the state’s public school students.
The Education Week numbers produced with the Editorial Projects in Education Research Center
show that Nevada’s high school graduation rate was 44.3 percent for the academic year ending in 2008. That placed it 50th in the country, just behind of the District of Columbia, which recorded a 43 percent graduation rate.
- New Jersey led the nation with an 86.9 percent graduation rate,
- followed by Vermont at 82.7 percent and Wisconsin with a rate of 81.3.
- The national average was 71.7 percent.
The Clark County School District lists its 2008 high school graduation rate at 65 percent, according to data found on its website.
The Washoe County School District places its 2008 high school graduation rate at …Continue Reading
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This year’s recipient is Spencer Thomas.
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The Star Award is given to a scholar who consistently performs at a superior level in all categories of conduct and behavior, a woman or man for all seasons.
This year’s recipient is Spencer Thomas.
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