During the past school year, the Department of Testing and Evaluation presented numerous workshops on how to interpret test results and how to use them to improve instruction and achievement for all students. The school district believes that consistent, high quality assessment of students provides an opportunity for educators to design the very best educational programs for Clark County students. CCSD students historically have performed close to or slightly above the national average.
CCSD students are near the national average in ability.
The Nevada Department of Education requires that students have met credit requirements for graduation and demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics, in order to receive a high school diploma. These tests are taken in grade 11 and up to four times in grade 12 for those who do not pass on earlier attempts. The maximum score for each section of the SAT is 800. The maximum ACT score is 36. Both tests are structured so that it is unlikely a student will achieve the maximum score.