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SAT & ACT COLLEGE READINESS SCORES ADVANCED PLACEMENT

494487WCSD

NationalAverage

32%28%WCSD

NationalAverage

23% of WCSD students are more likely to TAKE an AP class than the average high school student

14% of WCSD students are more likely to PASS an AP class than the average high school student

Washoe County consistently exceeds the State of Nevada in SAT, ACT and AP performance.

*WCSD outperformed in each of the four areas.

96%

50% HONORS OR ADVANCED DIPLOMAS

of 2015 graduates received

RIGOROUS ACADEMICS

OPPORTUNITIESSPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

EARLY COLLEGE

(63% of the Class of 2015 completed at least one college level or dual credit course)

A Great Education

CO-CURRICULAR & EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS

DISTRICTINITIATIVES

WCSDAWARDS

Graduation rates have increased9 percentage points over the pastthree years

NASA International Moon Buggy/Rover ChallengeTop 10 awards 2011-2016

More than 24 other student awards!

We The People: Western States Award

Delegate winner to the U.S. Senate Youth Program in Washington, D.C.

Honored cadets raised 40K for Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Waikiki

2015 Presidential AwardExcellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) AwardBest Community for Music Education, consecutive wins 2008-2016

WCSD has been recognized by the Collaborative for Social and Emotional Learning for being a national leader in SEL

Honored as a 2016 District of Distinction in theStudent Achievement category

Vocal & Instrumental MusicVisual & Performing ArtsROTCWorld Languages

Athletics traditional andunique (skiing, lacrosse)

AVID, Gear Up,Dean’s Future Scholars

AP (Advance Placement)IB (International Baccalaureate)

GATE (Gifted & Talented Education)

Advanced Diploma (Minimum 3.25 GPA)

Honors Diploma (Minimum 3.40 GPA)

CTE College Credits (Tuition free, dual credit program)

JUMPSTART (Reduced cost, dual credit program)

TMCC High School (Early college high school on college campus)

4 YEAR GRADUATION RATECTE (Career and Technical Education)program in 2015

Education StatsEducation Choices

Programs &

InitiativesAw

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STUD

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Every Child, by Name and Face,to Graduation

OnlineClass

Leadership DevelopmentScience, Technology, Engineering & Math Competitions: Speech & Debate, Academic Olympics, WorldQuest, ThespiansEvents: History Day, Science Fair, Career Expo, Silver Scholars, Youth SummitsCareer Tech Student Organizations: SkillsUSA, FBLA, FFA, HOSA, FCCLA

College & Career Readiness21st Century & Social Emotional Learning Safe & Healthy SchoolFamily Engagement& Community Partnerships

ENRICHMENTPROGRAMS

A wide array of public and non-profit enrichment programs from science camps to urban sustainable agriculture

Tuition Free Charter Schools www.washoeschools.net/domain/226

Signature Academies www.washoeschools.net/SACTE

North Star Online School www.washoeschools.net/northstar

Early Childhood Pre-K Program www.washoeschools.net/Page/795