Clark County Competitors

The Clark County School District is the 5th largest school district in the nation with over 300,000 students in 357 schools and over 40,000 employees. Our focus is on people – the educators, staff, students and parents who make our community one of the most diverse and dynamic places in the country. Our vision is for all students to graduate from high school having the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values necessary to achieve academically, prosper economically, and contribute in a global society. In recent years, CCSD has been the fastest growing district in the country, building more than 110 new schools since 2000, including six new Career & Technical Academies and some of the top magnet schools in the nation. Here are some highlights of our achievements: Ranked among the top 10 school districts in the nation for its use of blended learning programs by Edgenuity, an online provider of education solutions. Council of Chief State School Offices (CCSSO) announced that L. Juliana Urtubey is among 4 exemplary educators from across the country who are finalists for 2021 National Teacher of the Year. Named 2015 Advance Placement District of the year by the College Board for expanding access to Advanced Placement courses while improving AP Exam performance. U.S. Department of Education selected 2 CCSD schools as 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools for their overall excellence among only 335 public and private schools recognized nationwide. Newsweek ranked 5 CCSD high schools among the best in the nation. Magnet Schools of America recognized 17 CCSD magnet schools for their outstanding programs and overall excellence. 13 of the 17 CCSD schools received the highest designation possible from MSA -"Magnet School of Excellence!" Las Vegas Academy of the Arts has 12 Grammy awards under its belt- more than any other school in the nation!

Over the past 8 years we have continued to diversify our economy which dramatically has decreased our unemployment as well as increase our average wage. With a growing economy and many beautiful destinations, Nevada has become a destination for all. Nevadans have invested so much to ensure that the Silver State continues to be a great place to work and an amazing place to live for many generations to come. Are you ready to leave your legacy? Come join our amazing team today!

The city of Las Vegas was founded on May 15, 1905 and is home to 678,922 residents. The largest city in Nevada, Las Vegas is governed by Mayor Shelley Berkley and six city council members. City Manager Mike Janssen, who was appointed by the city council, oversees administrative duties and the city’s more than 3,000 employees. Covering 133 square miles, the city of Las Vegas is building a world-class destination to showcase the best in arts, culture, entertainment and medicine by expanding the revitalization of downtown Las Vegas with projects like the World Market Center and Symphony Park. To create and encourage new development and redevelopment throughout the city, work is being done to increase and diversify the city’s economy and create jobs through business attraction, retention and expansion programs. Beyond the glitz and glamour, there is another Las Vegas for residents that is vibrant, affordable, economically and ethnically diverse and progressive where citizens feel safe, enjoy their neighborhoods and can access their city government. The city offers more than 85 beautiful parks, in addition to 10 public golf courses and 12 swimming pools for residents and visitors alike. The city also continues to make strides towards becoming one of the most sustainable cities in the world, focusing efforts on conserving water and energy, recycling and building city facilities to standards that have the least impact on the environment. Your connection to Las Vegas starts here: lasvegasnevada.gov/connect