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Colleges and Universities 87 University of , Las Vegas 87 University of Nevada, Las Vegas: A Perspective 89 College of Southern Nevada 92 College of Southern Nevada: A Perspective 93 94 Desert Research Institute 95 Western Governors University (WGU) 96 Colleges and Universities 97 Regional Medical Schools 98 UNLV School of Medicine 98 99 Roseman University of Health Sciences 100 Clark County School District 101 Clark County School District Enrollment 102 Clark County Graduation Rates by School 103 High School Graduation Rates 103 Magnet Schools, Career and Technical Academies and Select Schools 104 Private Schools 105 Nevada School Choice Coalition 106 It’s a Short List. We’re on it.

UNLV is now in the top 3 percent of universities* in the country, according to the new Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Ed. And we couldn’t have done it without you!

Discover what we’ll achieve next: unlv.edu

*2018 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, “R1: Very High Research Activity” 2019 LAS VEGAS PERSPECTIVE Education

Colleges and Universities

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Colleges Universities and

Established: 1957 Leadership: Marta Meana, President Employees: 3,900 (June 30, 2018) Annual Budget: $809 million (2018) Mission: UNLV’s diverse faculty, students, staff, and alumni promote community well-being and individual achievement through education, research, scholarship, creative activities and clinical services. We stimulate economic development and diversification, foster a The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public research institution committed climate of innovation, promote health and enrich the to rigorous educational programs and promoting well-being and achievement through cultural vitality of the communities that we serve. education, research, scholarship and creative activity. Services Provided: Undergraduate, graduate, UNLV recently achieved R1 “very high research activity” status according to the professional education and research Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNLV is now one of 130 Economic Impact: $2.51 billion (2017) institutions—out of 4,000 colleges and universities nationwide—to hold R1 status, the gold standard for university research metrics. Business Development: Partnerships create greater impact in our community and throughout Nevada. Since its first classes were held in 1957, UNLV has transformed from a small branch UNLV collaborates with the private and public sectors campus into a thriving university. UNLV offers more than 290 bachelor’s, master’s, to build degree and professional development and doctoral degree programs and 100 certificate programs, including nationally and programs in health care, hospitality and gaming, internationally recognized programs in hotel administration, engineering, business, engineering, and business. The university is home to creative writing, conflict resolution, legal writing, public health and . Nevada’s only law and dental schools, and its School of UNLV graduates are dedicated to meeting the challenges brought on by rapid urban Medicine welcomes its third incoming class of future growth, economic and cultural diversity, and sustainability, and overwhelmingly physicians in 2019. choose to remain in Southern Nevada. More than 60 percent of UNLV alumni reside As part of its comprehensive Top Tier strategic in the state, including more than 5,000 K-12 teachers; 9,000 hotel and tourism plan, UNLV stimulates economic development and professionals; and thousands of health care professionals, business owners and diversification and enriches the cultural vitality of its managers. Eighty percent of Boyd School of Law graduates remain in state. UNLV’s community. The university is deepening and expanding School of Dental Medicine students provide more than $3.8 million in free dental reciprocal connections with partners and leveraging services to those in need. unique strengths to collaborate locally, nationally and UNLV is continuing toward its broader Top Tier vision to become one of the nation’s internationally. premier public universities in research, education and community impact by 2025. Website: unlv.edu UNLV attracts top students and faculty, educates a diversifying population and workforce, and drives economic activity through innovation, research and community partnerships. Visit unlv.edu

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Fall 2014-2018 Headcount by Demographic & Enrollment Variables 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 TOTAL 28,515 28,600 29,702 30,471 30,457 30457 n Undergraduate 83.5% 83.2% 83.2% 83.0% 83.0% 2018 Total Enrollment n Graduate 14.1% 14.4% 14.4% 14.5% 14.1% n 2.5% 2.5% 2.4% 2.5% 2.9% ullTime Professional % .7 2 STUDENT FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT 70 nder % U .8 ate TOTAL 21,012 21,724 22,687 23,466 23,254 69 radu erg Undergraduate 18,497 19,022 19,909 20,553 20,379 nd U Lower 64.5% 64.6% 64.1% 63.0% 62.7% % .0 35.5% 35.4% 35.9% 37.0% 37.3% 3 Upper 8 Graduate 2,515 2,701 2,779 2,913 2,875 Master 69.5% 70.0% 69.2% 68.9% 67.1% 2018 30.5% 30.0% 30.8% 31.1% 32.9% Colleges and Universities Colleges Doctoral Student ENROLLMENT STATUS n Full Time 69.4% 70.1% 70.1% 71.2% 70.7% Profile n Part Time 30.6% 29.9% 29.9% 28.8% 29.3% Resident 82.5% 83.9% 84.3% 84.5% 84.3% Non-Resident 17.5% 16.1% 15.7% 15.5% 15.7% GENDER Male 44.6% 43.9% 43.0% 42.9% 43.0% Female 55.4% 56.1% 57.0% 57.1% 57.0% AGE1 n Under 25 68.0% 67.8% 68.0% 68.2% 69.8% Millennium Scholarship n 25 and Over 32.0% 32.2% 32.0% 31.8% 30.2% Qualifications: Under 18 1.5% 1.6% 1.5% 1.4% 1.7% 33.7% 34.1% 34.4% 34.2% 34.6% 18 to 20 ›› Graduate with a diploma 21 to 22 19.4% 19.5% 20.4% 20.6% 21.0% from a Nevada public or 23 to 24 13.3% 12.6% 11.8% 12.0% 12.5% private high school. 25 to 32 19.7% 20.2% 19.6% 19.5% 19.0% ›› 33 to 39 6.3% 6.1% 6.2% 6.0% 5.6% Must have been a resident of Nevada for at least two of 40 to 59 5.5% 5.5% 5.7% 5.8% 5.2% your high school years. 60 and Over 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.4% ›› Must finish high school with Source: University Student Profile, Fall 2018, UNLV. an overall 3.25 GPA for all Note: Students enrolled in graduate/professional degree programs are included in both categories. However, overall totals reflect coursework or receive a unduplicated counts, and thus may not equal the sum of the categories. Student Full-Time Enrollment includes State-supported (formula- qualified score on the SAT 1 funded) enrollments only. Age information is not available for all students. or ACT. ›› Must have completed the minimum core curriculum Governor Guinn Millennium Scholars requirements: 4 credits in 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 English, 4 credits in Math Eligible High School Students 10,842 11,288 12,716 13,733 14,509 (including Algebra II or Scholarships Activated1 5,312 5,837 6,589 7,290 7,770 higher), 3 credits in Science, Currently Eligible 4,837 5,489 6,006 6,857 7,222 and 3 credits in Social Studies and History. Source: State of Nevada, Office of the State Treasurer.

Note: Millennium Scholarship data as of February 19, 2019. Degrees earned since inception: Bachelors - 27,591; Associates - 17,332; and Certificates & Other - 2,895. Total Funds distributed to date: $466 million. 1Students have 6 years to use their scholarship, so this number is constantly increasing over that period of time as students start school after a break or service, switch institutions, etc.

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Economic Impact Highlights

UNLV stimulates economic development and diversification through than 19,000 direct and indirect jobs. This includes an economic impact deepening and expanding connections with new and existing partners. of $468 million, with direct spending of $165 million generated by the Such collaborations create monumental impact in the Silver State, UNLV School of Medicine alone.

and UNLV is partnering with industry to build degree and professional Colleges Universities and development programs and to conduct research that addresses Additional economic value exists in the education provided to today’s challenges. students, in the enduring effects of research and development, in advanced science and technology, and in a highly-trained and As one of the largest employers in Clark County, UNLV generated $2.51 globally-competitive workforce, all of which help attract new industries billion in local economic activity in 2017. For every dollar invested that further diversify Nevada’s economy. Benefits exist beyond the in UNLV by the state, the university generated an additional $12.50 numbers as well: UNLV makes significant contributions through in economic activity in Southern Nevada. Each dollar of student off- social and cultural events that connect us with each other, that create campus spending also generated approximately $2.04 of economic community, and that enhance our lives in a multitude of ways that can’t activity in the community. be quantified. By 2025, UNLV is estimated to bring increased spending to Nevada, generating $3.33 billion in local economic activity and supporting more

University of Nevada, Las Vegas: A Perspective

MEANA I am very proud to be a part of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, supported by its TA , PH R . passionate faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members who are dedicated A D. M to making Southern Nevada a great place to work and to live. In many ways, UNLV is still cutting its path in the world. Our 61-year history, and our home base in an enterprising city, gives us the flexibility to invent, adapt and re-invent. We have a strong foundation, great ambition and steadfast determination that will propel us to become one of the nation’s best public universities. In fact, we achieved one prestigious milestone on that path — earning Carnegie R1 “very high research” status — which reinforces that we are collectively moving in the right direction. Research growth is just one part of UNLV’s bigger vision to be one of the nation’s top public universities. That vision also includes outstanding student education and achievement, community impact, scholarship and creative activities and innovative comprehensive academic health programs that serve the needs of our state. UNLV PRESIDENT Some may wonder why UNLV’s Top Tier vision matters. UNLV is the key to our state’s economic diversification, a well-educated workforce and world-class health care. We drive innovation. We discover solutions to today’s greatest challenges through study and research. We are home to the learning center and the proving ground for tomorrow’s engineers, scientists, educators and entrepreneurs. We celebrate and showcase the arts and athletics, which connect us to each other and contribute to the cultural vitality of our community. And we are addressing our state’s most critical needs, including building our health care workforce. All of this translates into a vibrant economy and a greater quality of life for Nevadans. As a member of our community, I want to thank you for your support of UNLV. You are a vital partner in our success, whether you welcome students as interns or hire our graduates, work with UNLV’s Research and Economic Development teams or support the efforts of our students and faculty through event attendance or philanthropic contributions. Our achievements are your achievements, and together we will continue to move UNLV forward.

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Recent Highlights

›› UNLV recently achieved R1 “very high research activity” status American and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and a Hispanic according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Serving Institution. Education. UNLV is now one of 130 institutions—out of 4,000 › colleges and universities nationwide—to hold the prestigious › The William S. Boyd School of Law continues to rise in the rankings R1 status. It is viewed as the gold standard for university of the nation’s top law schools, earning its highest-ever spot in U.S. research metrics. News & World Report’s annual list of best graduate and professional schools. Boyd now ranks 58th overall and was named the nation’s ›› UNLV is one of 11 universities worldwide selected to compete in the best for legal writing. 2020 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon. The competition › challenges an interdisciplinary team of students and faculty to › With more than 1,850 military affiliated students, UNLV continues to design, build and operate homes that are innovative, energy efficient be recognized as a “Best for Vets” and military-friendly university. and affordable. ›› The UNLV School of Medicine is changing the health care landscape

Colleges and Universities Colleges ›› U.S. News & World Report named UNLV the nation’s most diverse in Southern Nevada. An emerging leader in medical education and university for undergrads for the second year in a row. More innovative practice, the school now has 120 students, more than 300 than 65 percent of its degree-seeking undergrads identifying as residents and fellows, and it received a record 2,000 applications for part of a racial or ethnic minority. UNLV meets federal Minority 60 spots in the third class set to begin in the summer of 2019. Serving Institution requirements as an Asian American, Native

Undergraduate Student Profile Fall 2018 Gender Residency Student Enrollment Female 14,275 56.4% Resident 21,575 85.3% Freshmen 6,028 23.8% Male 11,013 43.6% Non-Resident 3,713 14.7% Sophomores 4,943 19.5% Juniors 5,764 22.8% Graduation Rate Age Seniors 7,976 31.5% Non-Admitted 577 2.3% (Fall 2012 entering freshmen1) 19 & Under 7,736 30.6% TOTAL 25,288 100.0% 4 Years or fewer 12.9% 20 - 24 12,373 48.9% 6 Years 42.9% 25 - 29 2,847 11.3% 2 30 - 34 1,038 4.1% Enrollment by College of Major 35 - 59 1,237 4.9% Allied Health Sciences 1,951 7.7% Ethnicity 60 & Over 57 0.2% Business 3,133 12.4% American Indian/ 78 0.3% AVERAGE 23 Community Health Sciences 322 1.3% Alaska Native Education 1,148 4.5% Asian 4,004 15.8% Full/Part-Time Engineering 2,586 10.2% Black/African American 1,931 7.6% Fine Arts 1,989 7.9% Full Time 18,766 74.2% Hispanics of Any Race 7,632 30.2% Hospitality 2,169 8.6% Part Time 6,522 25.8% Native Hawaiian/ 225 0.9% Liberal Arts 3,318 13.1% Other Pacific Islander Nursing 1,602 6.3% White 7,618 30.1% Retention Sciences 2,500 9.9% Two or more races 2,706 10.7% Full Time Students1 Urban Affairs 2,396 9.5% 75.9% Nonresident Alien 860 3.4% (Fall 2017 - 2018) Academic Success Center 2,085 8.2% Unknown 234 0.9% TOTAL MAJORS 25,199 100.0%

Source: Undergraduate Student Profile - Fall 2018, UNLV.Note: Headcount figures within each student enrollment category are unduplicated. However, total majors includes duplication across categories to reflect students pursuing multiple degrees. Headcount includes state and non-state supported enrollment. 1Degree-seeking full-time first-time, first- year students. 2Includes dual/multi majors.

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Graduate Student Profile Fall 2018 Age Full/Part-Time Enrollment by College of Major Under 25 858 20.0% Full Time 1,962 45.6% Allied Health Sciences 212 4.9%

25 and Over 3,440 80.0% Part Time 2,336 54.4% Business 429 10.0% Colleges Universities and Community Health Sciences 160 3.7% Gender Residency Dental Medicine 18 0.4% Education 1,435 33.4% Female 2,663 62.0% Resident 3,324 77.3% Engineering 249 5.8% Male 1,635 38.0% Non Resident 974 22.7% Fine Arts 182 4.2% Hospitality 114 2.7% Credential Subcategory Ethnicity Liberal Arts 327 7.6% 112 2.6% American Indian or 20 0.5% Certificate - Graduate Nursing 152 3.5% Alaska Native Masters 2,698 62.8% School of Medicine 82 1.9% 33 0.8% Asian 343 8.0% Specialist in Education Sciences 221 5.1% 1,103 25.7% Black or African American 321 7.5% Doctoral Urban Affairs 467 10.9% 580 13.5% Hispanic 758 17.6% Non-Degree Seeking Non-Degree Graduate 393 9.1% Native Hawaiian or 13 0.3% TOTAL 4,298 100.0% Other Pacific Islander White 1,957 45.5% Source: Graduate Student Profile - Fall 2018, UNLV.Note: Headcount figures within each student enrollment category are unduplicated. However, total majors includes duplication across categories to reflect students pursuing multiple Nonresident Alien 359 8.4% degrees. Headcount includes state and non-state supported enrollment. Two or more races 240 5.6% Unknown race and ethnicity 287 6.7%

Professional Student Profile Fall 2018 Age Credential Subcategory Ethnicity Under 25 296 33.3% Certificate - Professional 12 1.4% American Indian or 1 0.1% 25 and Over 592 66.7% Masters 6 0.7% Alaska Native Juris Doctor 412 46.4% Asian 115 13.0% Gender Doctor of Dental Medicine 322 36.3% Black or African American 43 4.8% Doctor of Dental Surgery 16 1.8% Hispanic 132 14.9% Female 429 48.3% 120 13.5% Native Hawaiian or 2 0.2% Male 459 51.7% TOTAL 888 100.0% Other Pacific Islander White 418 47.1% Full/Part-Time Enrollment by College of Major Nonresident Alien 3 0.3% Two or more races 49 5.5% Full Time 810 91.2% Dental Medicine 350 39.4% Unknown race and ethnicity 125 14.1% Part Time 78 8.8% Law 418 47.1% School of Medicine 120 13.5% Residency Resident 779 87.7% Source: Professional Student Profile - Fall 2018, UNLV.Note: Headcount figures within each student enrollment category Non Resident 109 12.3% are unduplicated. However, total majors includes duplication across categories to reflect students pursuing multiple degrees. Headcount includes state and non-state supported enrollment.

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College of Southern Nevada As the largest and most ethnically diverse college in Nevada, The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is this community’s college and provides affordable and collaborative Established: 1971 postsecondary education and workforce training. CSN is a fully accredited institution Leadership: Dr. Federico Zaragoza, President offering over 180 degrees and certificates in more than 70 academic programs—with 25 degrees and certificates available entirely online. We’re also extremely accessible Employees: 2,709 with three main campuses in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, as well as multiple sites and centers throughout the region. Annual Budget: $151 million Keeping things personal is also something we take great pride in. Our student-to- Mission: CSN creates opportunities and enriches lives faculty ratio of 27 to 1 ensures that students get the most out of their education. with inclusive learning and working environments that Outside the classroom, we offer a variety of clubs, activities, and organizations to support diversity and student success. The College keep students engaged and connected. If sports are your thing, our team is fosters economic development, civic engagement, frequently a contender and has even taken home a national championship. Our CSN and cultural and scientific literacy, while helping Coyotes are also proudly represented in team , soccer, and to round students achieve their educational, professional and out our growing athletics department. personal goals. Colleges and Universities Colleges CSN’s innovative Division of Workforce & Economic Development provides workforce Services Provided: CSN is a community college, and customized business/industry training. It is also home to the largest adult literacy specializing in two-year associate degrees that and language program in the state, helping thousands of southern Nevadans earn lead directly to employment or transfer to four-year their high school equivalency certificate (formerly known as the GED) and learn the institutions. In addition, CSN offers dual credit, English language. certificates, associate degrees, honors programs, a handful of bachelor’s degrees, adult basic education, workforce training, customized business training (contract education), WorkKeys assessment, National Career Readiness Certifications, personal enrichment, Key Highlights leadership training, opportunities and unique, nimble private and public partnerships.

›› CSN provides the most affordable pathway to a two- or four-year college degree Economic Impact: $1.1 billion in Southern Nevada Website: csn.edu ›› CSN is Nevada’s first Hispanic Serving Institution ›› CSN has Nevada’s only Electronic Crime Investigation degree program, more commonly known as cybersecurity ›› CSN has the largest associate degree Registered Nursing Program in Nevada ›› CSN is home to the largest Cisco Academy in the West ›› CSN is a Minority Serving Institution ›› CSN is an Achieving the Dream Institution focused on increasing the number of college-educated Nevadans

Enrollment Certificate & Degree Completions Per Semester YEAR TOTAL YEAR TOTAL 2014 36,469 2013 - 14 4,603 2015 34,457 2014 - 15 4,628 2016 34,409 2015 - 16 4,763 2017 34,819 2016 - 17 5,191 2018 35,057 2017 - 18 5,119

Source: College of Southern Nevada (CSN). Source: College of Southern Nevada (CSN).

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College of Southern Nevada: A Perspective A LAS VEGAS “CSN has a large and measurable effect on the southern Nevada economy, over $1 billion annually. We’re the largest and most ethnically diverse higher education institution in the state, and our graduates can be found in nearly every dominant industry in the region from culinary and Colleges Universities and healthcare to air conditioning and education. We train the majority of Southern Nevada’s healthcare technicians and one-third of the state’s nurses. We also have an entire division devoted to workforce and economic development that partners with businesses and organizations of all sizes and industries to provide customized training to modernize their operations.”

- Federico Zaragoza, Ph.D. President, College of Southern Nevada

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. For more information, visit www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Community Survey

Advancing Your Community’s Public Schools Demand for Future Workforce Please select the additional amount you would be willing Please rank the following industries with the highest demand for future to pay each year to make your community’s public schools workforce needs. among the top 20% in the country.

35% 6 1 2 3 30% Destination Healthcare Emerging Gaming, Tourism, and Medical Services Technology and Conventions 24 25% 22 (3.00) (3.35) (3.78)

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Note: 1 is most needed, 7 is least needed. (Avg. Rank)

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Nevada State College Since its founding in 2002, Nevada State Enrollment College has been the choice of thousands Fall 2014 3,546 Established: 2002 of college graduates committed to Fall 2015 3,531 Leadership: creating the new Nevada. Fall 2016 3,759 ›› Bart Patterson, President The college has grown to offer more than Fall 2017 4,214 ›› Dr. Vickie Rutledge Shields, Provost 50 high-demand majors and minors. Fall 2018 4,918 ›› Kevin Butler, Vice President, Finance & Each program is taught by top-tier Business Operations instructors with a focus on innovation, ›› Dr. Edith Fernandez, Associate Vice President, technology and career development. The Gender Community Engagement & Diversity Initiatives traditionally small classes are facilitated Men 24% by faculty who serve as mentors and Women 76% ›› Amber Lopez Lasater, Chief of Staff guides not only in the classroom, but in ›› Berna Rhodes-Ford, General Counsel life. Programs are offered online, on-site, ›› Erin Keller, Associate Vice President, and as a hybrid of both. Nevada State is Age Group Colleges and Universities Colleges Institutional Advancement accredited by the Northwest Commission 17 - 24 57% ›› Dr. Tony Scinta, Executive Vice Provost on Colleges and Universities. 25+ 43% ›› Dr. Gregory Robinson, Associate Vice Provost, Program curriculum at the college is Student Success developed based upon the needs of Residency ›› Dr. Gwen Sharp, Associate Vice Provost, the local community and the demands Academic Initiatives of its students. Popular programs Nevada 99% include nursing, education, criminal Out of State 1% Employees: 803 justice, business administration, visual Annual Budget: $25.6 million (2018-19) media, biology, speech pathology Race/Ethnicity1 and psychology. Mission: At Nevada State College, excellence fosters 11% Asian opportunity. Excellence in teaching leads to innovative, Nevada State College welcomes an Black or African American 8% technology-rich learning opportunities that promote the eclectic population of students with Hispanics of Any Race 35% acquisition of interdisciplinary knowledge and skills. more than 60 percent of its students 2% Quality, affordable four-year degree programs open the from culturally diverse backgrounds. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander door to career success and enhanced quality of life The college has been recognized as the White 26% for a diverse population of students. Our graduates, second fastest growing public state 1  Two or More Races and Race/Ethnicity Unknown in turn, foster the greatest opportunity the promise four-year college in the nation. It also has account for approximately 17%. of a stronger community and a better future for all been identified nationally as a Minority- of Nevada. Serving Institution (MSI), Hispanic- ALUMNI 4,293 Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian Education 19% Services Provided: Nevada State College has grown American and Native American Pacific Liberal Arts & Sciences 42% to offer more than 50 high-demand majors and minors. Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Nursing 40% Curriculum is developed based upon the needs of Additionally, 58 percent of Nevada State communities in Nevada, business and industry and College students are the first generation Source: Nevada State College (NSC). the demands of its students. Top programs include in their families to seek higher education. nursing, education, business administration, biology, criminal justice, visual media and psychology. Classes The college’s campus is located in Henderson, Nevada, just 15 minutes from the are offered online, in-classroom and as a hybrid. World-Famous . The rapidly growing institution is comprised of several buildings: The Rogers Student Center, which houses the school’s all-digital library, café, Website: nsc.edu ballroom, Career Services Center, Disability Resource Center, executive and student government offices, and study spaces; the Nursing, Science & Education Building, which provides state-of-the-art learning facilities including a cadaver lab, live-streaming finance lab, and a 250-seat auditorium; and the Raker Student Success Center, which is a one-stop-shop for current and prospective students housing the offices of the Bursar, Financial Aid, Advising, and Admissions; and the Dawson Building, which includes classrooms, a gym and facilities and police services. Throughout the campus, a strong commitment to the arts can be seen with over 60 paintings and sculptures that fill the hallways and common areas. With more than 500 acres of land at its disposal, Nevada State College lives up to its calling to: Be bold. Be great. Be State. To learn more, visit www.nsc.edu.

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Desert Research Institute The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is a recognized world leader in basic and applied Established: 1959 interdisciplinary research. Committed to scientific excellence and integrity, DRI faculty, students, and staff have developed scientific knowledge and innovative technologies Leadership: in research projects around the globe. Since 1959, DRI’s research has advanced ›› Dr. Kristen Averyt, President scientific knowledge, supported Nevada’s diversifying economy, provided science-

›› Dr. Kumud Acharya, Interim Vice President based educational opportunities, and informed policy makers, business leaders and Colleges Universities and for Research community members. With campuses in Reno and Las Vegas, DRI is one of eight institutions in the Nevada System of Higher Education. Employees: 400 Annual Budget: $51 million

Mission: We excel in basic and applied research and Recent Research & News Highlights the application of technologies to improve people’s lives throughout Nevada and the world. We implement this mission by fostering scientific and engineering ›› In 2018, DRI partnered with the SANS Institute, a world-renowned internet talent. We apply scientific understanding to the security research and education organization, to launch an all-new cybersecurity effective management of natural resources while internship program at DRI. Over the course of the Fall 2018 semester, sixteen meeting Nevada’s needs for economic diversification interns completed 120 hours of hands-on training with DRI’s Chief Information and science-based educational opportunities. Security Officer and obtained marketable job skills related to cybersecurity: treating malware , defending against real-time denial of service Services Provided: DRI’s research calls on the attacks and providing security awareness training to end-users. expertise and methods of scientists from over 40 different scientific disciplines. More than 400 highly- ›› Because of the proven success and expertise of DRI’s Science Alive K-12 skilled scientists, engineers, technicians and students Outreach Program in engaging students in STEM and training Nevada are collaboratively focused on understanding and educators, the program was selected last year as one of several recipients of answering critical environmental science questions the first round of funding through Tesla’s Nevada K-12 Education Investment about global climate change, water quality and Fund. With this funding, the Science Alive program is helping to develop and availability, air quality, sustainability of desert lands, implement a statewide professional development infrastructure for educators life in extreme environments and more. DRI has more that will give Nevada students the chance to get excited about STEM early on in than 40 specialized laboratories and research facilities their education and give them the skills needed to success in a STEM career. available for contract research and development and › scientific discovery. › In a first-of-its kind study of comparing the microbiology of Devils Hole with that of a constructed scale replica at the Ash Meadows Fish Conservation Facility, a Economic Impact: DRI faculty attract more than team of DRI scientists discovered key differences in nutrient levels and species $35 million in research grants and contract revenue composition that may be impacting the ability of the highly endangered Devils annually to Nevada. Research dollars support Hole Pupfish to survive in captivity in the spring of 2018. Devils Hole Pupfish research faculty, graduate students and post-doctoral (population just 115 individuals in autumn 2017) are native only to Devils Hole, students, and campus operations in our Reno and an isolated water-filled cavern of unknown depth located in a detached unit of Las Vegas communities. Death Valley National Park within the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Amargosa Valley, Nevada. Website: dri.edu ›› In 2018, researchers in DRI’s ultra-trace ice core laboratory published remarkable new findings, tracing the rise and fall of ancient civilizations through lead deposits in Greenland ice cores. The team of scientists, archaeologists, and economists from DRI, the University of Oxford, NILU – Norwegian Institute for Air Research, and the University of Copenhagen used ice samples from the North Greenland Ice Core Project (NGRIP) to measure, date, and analyze European lead emissions that were captured in Greenland ice between 1100 BC and AD 800. Their findings captured the attention of media outlets around the world, including The New York Times, The Atlantic and The Economist. The team’s research was listed as one 2018’s top science stories in Discover magazine.

PHOTO – Research at the DRI calls on the expertise and methods of multiple scientific disciplines. Highly-skilled scientists, engineers, technicians and students are collaboratively focused on understanding and answering critical questions about global climate change, water quality and availability, air quality, sustainability of desert lands, life in extreme environments and more.

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Western Governors University (WGU) We believe that education is one of the greatest catalysts for individuals to change their lives, and every individual has the capacity for learning and attainment. This is Established: 2015 why for more than 20 years, nonprofit, online Western Governors University has led Leadership: Spencer Stewart, Chancellor the way in designing, developing, and implementing high-quality, student-focused higher education. Employees: 6,000 The 19 bipartisan U.S. governors who founded WGU in 1997 knew that reinvigorating Annual Budget: $600 million the promise of higher education required a rethinking—a reinvention, even—of the institutions and systems of post-secondary education, and leveraged technology Mission: The principle mission of WGU is to improve to pioneer competency-based education (CBE), which measures learning rather quality and expand access to post-secondary than time. educational opportunities by providing a means for individuals to learn independent of time or place and to Because we believe that big ideas and practical innovations are necessary to reinvent earn competency-based degrees and other credentials how education is aligned, accessed, afforded, delivered, and experienced, WGU that are credible to both academic institutions continues to develop and implement innovations that support our mission to improve and employers. Colleges and Universities Colleges quality and relevance, expand access, and optimize student outcomes. Services Provided: Over 60 undergraduate and Because we believe that every individual has the right to access high-quality graduate degrees in four academic colleges: Business, education with an expectation of great outcomes, we ensure that WGU is affordable Health Professions, Information Technology, and and flexible and that our programs expand educational opportunity for underserved Teachers College. students. Today, 71% of WGU students are underserved in one or more of four categories: ethnic minority, rural residents, low income and first-generation Economic Impact: In four years, the University has college students. reduced overall student borrowing by over $400 million We believe that education provides individuals and families with one of the surest Website: wgu.edu pathways to a better life, and WGU has established and maintained our leadership position through obsessive focus on the student and consistent adherence to our mission.

Student Profile 3,522 students Enrollment by College of Major Gender Age Business 45% Female 64% 25 & Under 10% Education 26% Male 36% 26 – 39 55% IT 11% 40 & Over 35% Nursing 18%

Undergraduate Retention Rate: 79%

First Generation: 40% of WGU Nevada students are first-generation college students Source: Western Governors University (WGU).

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Colleges and Universities ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS PHONE IMPROVING Arizona College - Las Vegas School of Nursing 2320 S. Rancho Dr. (855) 706-8382 Asher College NEVADA’S 6029 W. Charleston Blvd. 323-0853 The Carrington College ECONOMY 5740 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 140 514-3236 Chamberlin College of Nursing 9901 Covington Cross Dr. 786-1660 THROUGH College of Southern Nevada

3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-4000 Colleges Universities and EDUCATION. 6375 W. Charleston Blvd. 651-5000 700 College Dr. 651-3000 Devry University Henderson Helping Nevadans earn the credentials 2490 Paseo Verde Pkwy., Ste. 150 933-9700 they need for the careers they want. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 4475 England Ave., Ste. 315 643-0762 4511 W. Cheyenne Ave., Ste. 701 643-0762 70% of students are from International Institute of Management 10161 Park Run Dr., Ste. 150 515-7447 underserved popluations The Learning Center 2445 Fire Mesa, Ste. 200A 320-8885 Offering over 60 bachelor’s Lincoln Christian University and master’s degrees in: 8965 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 150 898-3000 Milan Institute Business 710 S. Tonopah Dr. 671-4242 National University Nevada - Henderson Campus Information Technology 2850 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 300 531-7800 Education Nevada Career Institute Healthcare 3231 N. Decatur Blvd., Ste. 201 209-0030 Nevada State College 1300 Nevada State Dr. 992-2000 Online. Nonprofit. Northwest Career College 7398 Smoke Ranch Rd. 389-7269 Surprisingly affordable. Pima Medical Institute 3333 E. Flamingo Rd. (800) 477-7462 Professional Institute of Technology & Accounting - PITA 2625 S. Rainbow Blvd., Ste. A & B 853-7482 Roseman University of Health Sciences 11 Sunset Way 990-4433 10530 Discovery Dr. 802-2841 Sierra Nevada College 4300 E. Sunset Rd., Ste. E-1 434-6599 Touro University Nevada 874 American Pacific Dr. 777-8687 University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. 895-3011 UNLV School of Medicine 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. 895-4928 3755 Breakthrough Way (844) 937-8679 Western Governor’s University (WGU) 6795 S. Edmond St., Third Floor (877) 214-7005

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Regional Medical Schools

UNLV School of Medicine

Established: 2013 Leadership: Barbara Atkinson, MD - Founding Dean Employees: 892 Students: 180 (July 2019) Mission: Create a world-class center of excellence Regional Medical Schools and innovation for medical education, patient care and research that prepares Nevada’s physicians with the most advanced knowledge, treatments, and technologies, while serving the health care needs of our diverse urban community. Services Provided: ›› Medical Education ›› Graduate Medical Education ›› UNLV Ackerman Center for Autism Since welcoming the first class of medical students in July of 2017, the UNLV School and Neurodevelopment of Medicine is on its way to becoming a premier center of excellence and innovation ›› 21 clinics for medical education, patient care and research. We are a four-year allopathic, academic medical center with a goal of increasing the number of physicians and Economic Impact: $1.2 billion trained specialists who are committed to providing world class care with a heart. UNLV Medicine is the clinical arm of the medical school, operating 21 clinics that Websites: deliver cutting edge, evidence-based medicine to approximately 120,000 patients ›› unlv.edu/medicine (school) annually. More than 140 faculty physicians, who understand that good health is ›› unlvmedicine.org (clinics) the greatest wealth, are involved in more than 20 research specialties, including pediatrics, , general surgery, plastic surgery, diabetes, obstetrics and gynecology, , gastroenterology, rheumatology, orthopedics, pulmonology, cardiology and .

Partnerships Education Programs Targeting Nevada’s Needs

›› UMC ›› Undergraduate Medical Education ›› Children’s Hospital of Nevada ›› Graduate Medical Education ›› Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center ›› M.D., MPH (Spring of 2020) ›› Las Vegas Veterans Administration Medical Center ›› VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System ›› Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center

PHOTO – UNLV School of Medicine founding dean Barbara Atkinson.

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Touro University Nevada For 15 years Touro University Nevada has led the way as the largest non-profit Established: 2004 medical school in the State of Nevada. Touro strives to provide its students with a close-knit campus environment while challenging them to meet the state’s ever Leadership: increasing needs for healthcare professionals and teachers for Nevada’s tomorrow. ›› Dr. Alan Kadish, President, & University System Touro is seeing record admission applications for its competitive programs and 100% Regional Medical Schools ›› , CEO & Senior Provost, Touro placement of Touro medical students in post-graduation residency programs. Touro University Western Division is uniquely positioned to provide Nevada’s future healthcare providers and educators ›› Dr. Ray Alden, Provost, Touro University Nevada with an innovative, team-based, and community focused education that serves the citizens of the State of Nevada now and well into the future. Employees: 288 Innovative Experiences Students: 1,485 Touro believes the best educational outcomes are achieved when you incorporate Mission: To provide quality educational programs in experiences outside the traditional classroom or laboratory. the fields of health care and education in concert with the Judaic commitment to social justice, intellectual ›› Simulated Technology –Touro’s Michael Tang Regional Center for Clinical pursuit and service to humanity. Simulation opened in December 2017 and incorporates hands-on training in virtual medical scenarios as part of the curriculum of every healthcare program. Services Provided: ›› Degrees offered ›› Preparing for Disaster – The Stephen J. Cloobeck Regional Center for Disaster Life ›› Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Support is the only regional center for the training of students, healthcare providers and first responders in the event of a mass casualty disaster that is accredited by ›› Doctor of the National Disaster Life Support Foundation. ›› Occupational Therapy Doctorate ›› Doctor of Nursing Practice ›› A Human Perspective – Although many programs are moving solely to virtual ›› Doctor of Education technology to teach future healthcare providers, Touro believes the interaction with the human body and human beings is critically important to the educational ›› Education Administration and Leadership process. Touro utilizes every technological advancement to augment the use of ›› Master of Physician Assistant Studies human cadavers in teaching anatomy. The university also works with patient actors ›› Master of Science in Nursing to simulate medical conditions and help students become familiar with diagnosis ›› Family Nurse Practitioner and patient interactions. ›› Post-Master of Science in Nursing ›› Family Nurse Practitioner Collaborative Education ›› Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences ›› Master of Education The unique single building campus environment at Touro provides opportunities ›› School Administration for collaboration and interprofessional education (IPE) experiences across ›› Curriculum Instruction with an Emphasis in academic programs, preparing future professionals for the new collaborative School Counseling approach to healthcare. ›› Education Advanced Studies Certificate Programs ›› Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science Engaged Perspective in Nursing ›› Therapy services for children with autism spectrum Involvement in the local community is a huge part of the Touro Nevada disorder and other developmental disabilities experience. Students have numerous opportunities to apply their classwork ›› Multi-specialty physician’s office – primary care, to real-world situations through Touro’s mobile healthcare outreach initiative, geriatrics, rheumatology, internal medicine, partnerships with local organizations and on-campus patient care facilities. Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Business Development: Touro is in the middle of a construction build-out to accommodate increased class sizes of the Osteopathic Medicine and Physician Assistant Studies programs and provide further opportunities for growth. Website: tun.touro.edu

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Roseman University of Health Sciences Founded in Henderson, Nevada in 1999, Roseman University of Health Sciences is a non-profit, private institution of higher learning training the next generation of Established: 1999 undergraduate and graduate level health care professionals that serve, collaborate Leadership: Renee Coffman, President and set new standards in their communities and within their professions. With campuses in Henderson, Summerlin and South Jordan, Utah, the University is Nevada Employees: 220 full- and part-time employees comprised of the College of Dental Medicine, offering an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics/MBA residency, Advanced Education Nevada Students: 700 in General Dentistry and Doctor of Dental Medicine program; College of Pharmacy, offering a Doctor of Pharmacy and Professional Continuing Education; College of University Alumni: 5,500 Nursing, offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Accelerated Bachelor of Science Annual Budget: $94,000,000 in Nursing and Master of Sciences in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner; and an MBA program. Roseman University of Health Sciences will also offer a Doctor of Medicine Mission: Roseman University of Health Sciences through its College of Medicine, once it becomes accredited. More than 5,500 Utah and Nevada campuses educate healthcare Roseman graduates are caring for patients, conducting research, and engaged in professionals and advance healthcare education

Regional Medical Schools public health and policy in Nevada, Utah and across the country. Roseman University through its innovative educational model; it creates is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. and disseminates new knowledge; it impacts the health, education, and wellness of the communities it serves, and it provides a collaborative and supportive environment that enables its students, faculty and staff to be successful. Services Provided: Undergraduate, graduate, professional health sciences education, medical and dental patient care and biomedical research. Economic Impact: ›› To date, Roseman’s total capital investment in Nevada exceeds $100 million. ›› Roseman University’s total estimated payroll (including salaries and benefits) in Nevada for fiscal year 2018-2019 was $28.9 million. ›› Roseman University’s estimated revenue in Nevada for the 2018-2019 FY was $60 million, producing an estimated annual economic impact of $1.02 billion.

Website: roseman.edu

Recent Highlights

›› Roseman University and Cure 4 The Kids Foundation entered into ›› CVS Health awarded Roseman University College of Pharmacy a formal partnership to create a one-of-a-kind collaboration in the a $125,000 grant to raise awareness of pharmacy careers and State of Nevada. Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, now an independent increase the number of Hispanic/Latino applicants to the college’s division of Roseman University, relocated its administrative and Doctor of Pharmacy program. clinical operations to the university’s Summerlin Campus. ›› Roseman University completed construction and opened a 7,000 ›› Roseman University College of Nursing was awarded a $2.8 million square-foot Advanced General Dentistry Clinic in Henderson. HRSA grant to recruit and train undergraduate nursing students › and current Registered Nurses to practice to the full scope of their › Roseman University College of Medicine opened Roseman Medical license in community-based primary care settings. Group in Spring Valley, offering , neurology and pediatric nephrology.

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Clark County School District

Established in 1956, the Clark County School District is the number one choice for families and students. We educate 320,000 students – offering a variety of nationally recognized programs, including Magnet Schools and Career and Technical Academies, as well as International Baccalaureate, dual credit, workforce development and Advanced Placement courses. Through these programs – plus our online secondary school and open enrollment

offerings – we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs. As the nation’s Clark County District School fifth-largest school district, and the fourth-largest rural district in the state, we have Established: 1956 the ability to provide additional services such as a school police department, adult education courses, and innovative community partnerships with Vegas PBS and The Leadership: Public Education Foundation. ›› CCSD Board of Trustees ›› Lola Brooks, President – District E CCSD educates 67 percent of the students in Nevada, and works closely with ›› Linda P. Cavazos, Vice President – District G community partners and business leaders to educate the workers needed to strengthen our economy. ›› Chris Garvey, Clerk – District B ›› Irene A. Cepeda, Member – District D ›› Danielle Ford, Member – District F ›› Deanna L. Wright, Member– District A ›› Dr. Linda E. Young, Member – District C ›› Executive Cabinet Employees: 40,954 including full-time, part-time, and temporary employees, plus substitutes. Annual Budget: The 2019 Amended Final General Operating Fund Budget is $2.448 billion, with basic per-pupil state funding at $5,781. Adding local revenue sources to state funding brings the total per-pupil expenditures to $9,199. Services Provided: Kindergarten through 12th grade education, adult education and special education Website: ccsd.net Executive Cabinet

›› Dr. Jesus F. Jara, Superintendent ›› Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell, Chief Vision Instructional Services Officer ›› Dr. Diane Gullett, Deputy All students progress in school and graduate prepared to Superintendent ›› Kirsten Searer, Chief succeed and contribute in a global diverse society. Communications and Community › › Dr. Mike Barton, Career, Equity, and Engagement Officer Five-Year Student Success Targets Outlined in Focus: School Choice Officer 2024 Strategic Plan ›› Dan Wray, Chief Technology Officer ›› Dr. Jennifer Cupid-McCoy, ›› All CCSD schools will be rated 3-Star or higher on the Chief of Staff ›› Debbie Brockett, Region Nevada School Performance Framework. Superintendent ›› Jason Goudie, Chief Financial Officer ›› At least 90 percent of CCSD students will graduate from ›› Grant Hanevold, Region › high school college and career ready. › Andre Long, Chief Human Superintendent Resources Officer ›› Dr. Karla Loria, Region › › Rick Neal, Chief Operations Officer Superintendent ›› Eleissa Lavelle, General Counsel

PHOTO – An East Career and Technical Academy graduate looks up to see her classmates on a big screen during a graduation ceremony. The Clark County School District announced a record high graduation rate of 85.22 percent with 21,129 graduates for the Class of 2018.

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Clark County School District Enrollment Clark County School District GRADE 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2018-2019 Total Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity K 23,239 23,112 23,032 22,700 22,702 1 25,582 24,511 23,831 24,010 23,171 2 25,709 25,464 24,214 23,812 23,679 3 24,566 25,592 25,338 24,451 23,734 4 24,195 24,680 25,523 25,466 24,272 5 23,752 24,138 24,645 25,775 25,314 6 23,717 23,564 23,981 24,344 25,247 7 24,194 23,895 23,728 24,207 24,542 8 24,432 24,568 24,075 23,929 24,359 9 24,377 24,975 25,158 25,212 25,111

Clark County School District Clark County 10 24,143 24,597 25,149 25,282 25,186 SHARE 11 23,173 23,672 24,201 24,624 24,662 RACE/ETHNICITY TOTAL OF TOTAL1 n Hispanic/Latino 147,979 46.3% 12 22,125 22,158 22,941 23,208 23,488 n Caucasian 77,466 24.2% 1 Other 4,836 4,787 4,743 4,628 4,450 n Black/African American 46,239 14.5% TOTAL 318,040 319,713 320,559 321,648 319,917 n Multiracial 21,667 6.8% n % Change 1.1 0.5 0.3 0.3 -0.5 Asian 20,262 6.3% n Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 5,161 1.6% Source: Clark County School District; Student Data Services. n 1 Native American/ 1,143 0.4% Note: Includes pre-K and ungraded (2014-2018). Alaskan Native TOTAL 319,917 100.0% Source: Clark County School District. Note: 1Numbers may not add due to rounding.

Achievements

›› Clark County School District announced a record high graduation better than many of their counterparts in the nation’s large urban rate of 85.22 percent for the Class of 2018. During the past eight school districts. The results showed that CCSD’s performance is years, the graduation rate has increased from 59.34 percent in 2011 comparable to or exceeds 61.5% of large city school districts in to 85.22 percent in 2018. The increase in the graduation rate is also fourth-grade math; 73.1% of large city school districts in eighth-grade reflected in the number of graduates, as the Class of 2018 was math; 69.2% of large city school districts in fourth-grade reading; and CCSD’s largest ever, with 21,102 graduates. Twelve CCSD schools 80.8% of large city school districts in eighth-grade reading. posted 100 percent graduation rates in 2017. ›› CCSD has one of the top Magnet programs in the country, and ›› More than 24,600 Advanced Placement (AP) exams were several nationally ranked schools. In 2019, 27 schools were administered to 14,064 students during the 2017-18 school year. The recognized with Magnet Schools of America Merit Awards. pass rate was 49.5 percent, which is an increase of 2.3 percent from › the 2016-17 school year. Districtwide, there were 12,200 AP exams in › CCSD has the largest fine arts program in the country, and is CCSD that earned a qualifying score of 3, 4 or 5 for college credit. recognized for some of the finest programs in the nation. Las Vegas Academy of the Arts has 15 Grammys, more than any other school ›› The release of state and nationwide results of the National in the nation. The CCSD Music Education Program has been honored Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test, otherwise known with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the as “the nation’s report card,” shows that students in the Clark National Association of Music Merchants for 20 consecutive years. County School District are performing at a comparable level or even

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Clark County Graduation Rates by School CLASS OF CLASS OF CLASS OF CLASS OF HIGH SCHOOL 2017 2018 % CHANGE HIGH SCHOOL 2017 2018 % CHANGE A-TECH 100.0 100.0 0.0 Las Vegas Academy of Int'l Studies, 99.8 100.0 0.2 Arbor View HS 92.2 94.1 2.1 Performing and Visual Arts Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS 80.2 84.3 5.1 Las Vegas HS 90.8 93.6 3.1 Bonanza HS 85.7 92.2 7.6 Laughlin Jr/Sr HS 100.0 93.8 -6.2 Clark County District School Boulder City HS 90.7 92.7 2.2 Legacy HS 87.7 88.1 0.5 Burk Horizon SW HS 42.1 55.4 31.6 Liberty HS 91.4 91.8 0.4 Canyon Springs HS & the Leadership and 91.5 91.8 0.3 Moapa Valley HS 98.3 95.5 -2.8 Law Preparatory Academy Mojave HS 84.7 88.6 4.6 Centennial HS 89.9 92.8 3.2 Morris Sunset East HS 40.7 68.2 67.6 Chaparral HS 87.6 92.6 5.7 Nevada Learning Academy at CCSD 75.8 83.1 9.6 Cheyenne HS 91.6 90.7 -1.0 NW CTA 100.0 99.5 -0.5 Cimarron-Memorial HS 94.8 94.3 -0.5 Odyssey Charter HS 79.8 84.9 6.4 Clark Adult Program 12.1 16.9 39.7 Palo Verde HS 94.9 94.7 -0.2 CSNHS East 100.0 100.0 0.0 Rancho HS 91.9 95.5 3.9 CSNHS South 100.0 100.0 0.0 Sandy Valley Jr/Sr HS 88.9 85.7 -3.6 CSNHS West 100.0 100.0 0.0 Shadow Ridge HS 93.0 93.3 0.3 Coronado HS 94.6 95.6 1.1 Sierra Vista HS 88.7 91.9 3.6 Cowan Sunset SE HS ** 50.0 N/A Silverado HS 85.2 89.3 4.8 Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts 91.3 91.0 -0.3 Southeast Career Technical Academy 99.5 100.0 0.5 Delta Academy 32.6 65.1 99.7 Southwest Career and Technical 100.0 100.0 0.0 Desert Oasis HS 83.1 89.3 7.5 Academy Desert Pines HS 76.4 84.2 10.2 Spring Valley HS 87.2 94.3 8.1 Desert Rose HS 22.2 34.3 54.5 Sunrise Mountain HS 92.2 93.0 0.9 Durango HS 89.2 88.4 -0.9 Valley HS 83.3 86.8 4.2 East CTA 99.8 99.7 -0.1 Veterans Tribute Career Technical 100.0 100.0 0.0 Ed W Clark HS 89.5 90.4 1.0 Academy Eldorado HS 88.4 92.5 4.6 Virgin Valley HS 95.3 87.6 -8.1 Explore Knowledge SEC 76.2 95.0 24.7 West CTA 99.7 100.0 0.3 Foothill HS 90.5 93.1 2.9 West Prep Sec 98.6 98.5 -0.1 Global Community HS at Morris Hall 62.7 69.8 11.3 Western HS 83.3 85.8 3.0 Green Valley HS 95.0 95.6 0.6 Source: Clark County School District. Indian Springs HS 94.7 95.8 1.2 Note: N/A - Data not available. Percent change reflects changes for Class of 2017 to Class Innovations Charter SEC 78.1 100.0 28.0 of 2018. **Data not presented for groups fewer than 10. Schools that reported groups fewer than 10 for both school years are not listed.

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Magnet Schools, Career and Technical Academies and Select Schools PHONE WEBSITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SELECT PROGRAMS (GRADES 1-5) Clarence A. Piggott Academy of International Studies 799-4450 clarencepiggott.org Gilbert Academy of Creative Arts 799-4730 gilbertacademy.org Gordon McCaw STEAM Academy 799-8930 schools.ccsd.net/mccaw Jo Mackey Academy of Leadership and Global Communication 799-7139 jomackeymagnet.org Kit Carson International Academy 799-7113 kitcarsoncougars.org Mabel Hoggard Math and Science Magnet School 799-4740 mabelhoggard.net Lomie G. Heard Elementary, A Marzano Academy 799-4920 lomieheardma.net Roger D. Gehring Academy of Science and Technology 799-6899 gehringes.com Sandy Searles Miller Academy of International Studies 799-8830 sites.google.com/nv.ccsd.net/sandy-miller-academy/home Sheila Tarr Academy of International Studies 799-6710 tarracademy.weebly.com Walter Bracken STEAM Academy 799-7095 brackensteamacademy.weebly.com

Clark County School District Clark County MIDDLE SCHOOL SELECT PROGRAMS (GRADES 6-8) B. Mahlon Brown Academy of International Studies 799-8900 brownjhs.org Cashman Middle School Academy of Mathematics, Science and Engineering 799-5880 cashmanms.com Hyde Park Academy of Science and Mathematics 799-4260 hydeparkms.org i3 Learn Academy @ Mike O’Callaghan Middle School 799-7340 occomets.org K.O. Knudson Middle School Academy of Creative Arts and Technology 799-7470 knudsonms.org Kenny C. Guinn Middle School STEM Academy 799-5900 guinntitans.org Lied STEM Academy 799-4620 liedstemacademy.tech Robert O. Gibson Middle School Leadership Academy 799-4700 rogibson.org Roy W. Martin Middle School and International Baccalaureate Program 799-7922 roymartinms.org The STEAM Academy at Jim Bridger Middle School 799-7185 bridgerms.org Thurman White Academy of the Performing Arts 799-0777 thurmanwhitems.com Walter Johnson Junior High School Academy of International Studies 799-4480 schools.ccsd.net/johnson HIGH SCHOOL SELECT PROGRAMS (GRADES 9-12) Advanced Technologies Academy (A-TECH) 799-7870 atech.org Basic Academy of International Studies 799-8000 basicacademy.org 799-4000 bonanzabengals.org Canyon Springs High School Leadership & Law Preparatory Academy 799-1870 canyonspringshighschool.org Chaparral High School 799-7580 chaparrallasvegas.com Clark High School 799-5800 clarkchargers.org Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts 799-6830 delsolacademy.org 799-2196 desertpineshs.org East Career and Technical Academy (EAST TECH) 799-8888 easttechtitans.com Eldorado High School Academy of Video Game Technology and Web Design 799-7200 eldoradohs.org Las Vegas Academy of the Arts 799-7800 lasvegasacademy.net Mojave High School 799-0432 iamrattlernation.com Northwest Career and Technical Academy (NWCTA) 799-4640 nwctahawks.net Academies of Aviation and Medical Sciences 799-7000 ranchorams.org Silverado High School 799-5790 silveradohslv.net Southeast Career & Technical Academy (Southeast Tech) 799-7500 secta.us Southwest Career and Technical Academy (SWTCA) 799-5766 swcta.net Spring Valley High School Academy of International Studies 799-2580 springvalleyhs.com Valley High School 799-5450 valleyhs.vegas Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy (VTCTA) 799-4710 vtcta.org West Career and Technical Academy (WCTA) 799-4340 wctawranglers.com Western High School 799-4080 westernhswarriors.org

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Private Schools

SCHOOL ENROLLMENT GRADES STATUS The Adelson Education Campus 449 K-12 NP Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mtn. 437 K-8 NP American Heritage Academy 522 K-12 NP Bishop Gorman High School 1,499 9-12 NP Calvary Chapel Christian School 475 K-12 NP

Calvary Chapel GV Christian Academy 127 K-8 NP Private Schools Challenger School Lone Mountain Campus 401 K-8 NP Challenger School Silverado Campus 269 K-8 NP Community Christian Academy 100 K-10 P Cornerstone Christian Academy 317 K-8 NP Desert Torah Academy 184 K-8 NP Faith Community Lutheran Academy 434 K-5 NP Faith Lutheran Middle & High School 1,797 6-12 NP Far West Academy 129 K-12 NP Foothills Montessori School 227 K-8 P Good Samaritan Christian Academy 161 K-5 NP Green Valley Christian School 167 6-12 NP Green Valley Christian School 260 K-5 NP Henderson International School 297 K-12 P International Christian Academy 184 K-8 NP Lake Mead Christian Academy 623 K-12 NP Lamb of God Lutheran School 163 K-5 NP Las Vegas Day School 710 K-8 P Liberty Baptist Academy 171 K-12 NP 745 K-12 NP Merryhill School Spanish Trail 112 K-5 P Merryhill School Summerlin 126 K-5 P Mountain View Christian School 245 K-12 NP Mountain View Lutheran School 106 K-5 NP Omar Haikal Islamic Academy 168 K-8 NP Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic School 451 K-8 NP St. Anne Catholic School 231 K-8 NP St. Christopher Catholic School 211 K-8 NP St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School 368 K-8 NP St. Francis de Sales Catholic School 262 K-8 NP St. Gabriel Catholic School 110 K-6 NP St. Viator Catholic School 460 K-8 NP Southern Highlands Preparatory School 324 K-8 P Word of Life Christian Academy 216 K-12 NP Yeshiva Day School of Las Vegas 166 K-8 NP

Source: Nevada Department of Education. Note: 100+ Enrollment. P=Profit; NP=Non-Profit.

Education » Private Schools 105 2019 LAS VEGAS PERSPECTIVE Education

Nevada School Choice Coalition

The Nevada School Choice Coalition, a project of the American Federation for Children (AFC), has been working in Nevada since the Nevada Legislature passed the Education Savings Account and the Opportunity Scholarship programs in 2015. Since 2009, AFC and its affiliates have operated in states across the country to advance Established: 2015 educational choice. Today there are 54 private school choice programs in 26 states and Washington, D.C., which serve approximately 550,000 children. Leadership: Valeria Gurr, Nevada State Director As a tax credit program, the Opportunity Scholarship is privately funded by Employees: 2 corporations, which receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit against their Modified Mission: The Nevada School Choice Coalition is Business Tax liability, enabling corporations to direct their tax liability toward K-12 dedicated to advocating for school choice, which education. To be eligible for a scholarship of up to $8,132 for K-12 private school empowers parents to choose the best educational tuition and fees for the 2018-19 school year, household income must not exceed environment for their children. Our goal is that all 300% of poverty level.Through the Opportunity Scholarship program, eligible Nevada children, particularly those from low-income families, families had access to $26 million dollars in funding to go towards the education of have access to a better, quality education—whether their choice last year. The program is capped at $6.6 milion for this school year; the that’s at a public school, private school, charter school, Coalition is currently fighting to make funding permanent for this program so that home school or any other learning environment the families can continue utilizing their scholarships. parents choose. As illustrated in the graphs below, the enrollment growth of students has increased Services Provided: The Nevada School Choice Nevada School Coalition Nevada Choice substantially since the program’s inception with 2,306 scholarships awarded this Coalition raises awareness, promotes and provides year, and over 1,300 students on a waiting list. More than 70% of Scholarship resources and trainings about school choice to Recipients are minority or mixed race; 28% percent of the students reporting families, policymakers, and business and community themselves as Latino and 26% as mixed race. The average household income of leaders in an effort to advance school choice in students participating in the program is $45,694 for a family of four. Clearly, Nevada’s Nevada. We particularly focus on charter schools economically-needy families want access to educational options and are the ones and the current educational choice program: The benefiting from this program! Opportunity Scholarship. To learn more about The Nevada School Choice Coalition, visit: nevadaschoolchoice.com Impact: Since 2015, the Nevada School Choice Coalition has informed over 100,000 families about educational options in the state and hundreds of Recent Highlights families have been assisted in applying for tax credit scholarships, also known as Opportunity Schoolarships. In addition, increased media and ›› As of November 2018, there have been 2,306 scholarships awarded for the social media efforts have aided in the success of the 2018-19 school year. program and 2,306 children are now on scholarship. Partnerships with the following chambers and ›› During the 2017 legislative session, the Opportunity Scholarship program organizations were formed helping to increase the was awarded a one-time increase of $20 million. As a result, the total cap reach of the Coalition’s mission and message: the Latin increased to $26 million for the 2017-18 fiscal year and re-adjusted to $6.6 Chamber of Commerce, Urban League, the Peruvian million in 2018-19 with annual 10% increases. Chamber of Commerce, Nevada Hispanic Business Group, the Nevada Pastors for School Choice and the newly formed Nevada CAPE chapter (Council for American Private Education). Opportunity Scholarship Student Website: NevadaSchoolChoice.com Race/Ethnicity n Hispanic 28% n Caucasian 27% Opportunity Scholarship Student Enrollment n Mixed Race 26% n African American/Black 11% 2,08 2,06 n Asian 6% 1,11 n Native American 1% 41 n Pacific Islander 1% Not Reported 0% 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19

The Opportunity Scholarship program serves students from low-income This 2018-19 school year, scholarships in the amount of households and diverse race and ethnic backgrounds, providing opportunity to $12,574,192 were awarded to a total of 2,306 students the most disadvantaged children. enrolled in 90 participating Nevada private schools, which is a 10% student participation increase from the The average household income for recipients is $45,694. prior year.

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