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
ards
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