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FYI
Clark w/Las Vegas
  • Las Vegas HS is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
  • Las Vegas HS has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School.
  • Las Vegas High School participates in Varsity Quiz competitions.
  • Las Vegas HS Chess Team has finished 2nd in their division for the past 3 seasons.
  • Band performs at festivals/assemblies/athletic events/various community events.
  • School lists are based on high school attendance boundaries.
  • For questions regarding which school your child will attend, call 702-799-6437.
  • A variety of Magnet programs are available to District students.
  • Pom Pon is offered to high school students.
  • Some district schools offer year round schooling.
  • John C. Fremont MS is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
  • Kindergarten is offered as a half day program.

Title Name Phone
Superintendent of Schools Mr. Carlos A. Garcia 702-799-5310
Guidance Services Ms. Jane Kadoich 702-799-8441
Special Education Services Ms. Charlene Green 702-799-5471
Director of Fine Arts Ms. Marcia Neel (Secondary) 702-799-5478
Director of Fine Arts Ms. Nancy Schkurman (Elementary) 702-799-8467
Athletic Director Mr. Larry McKay 702-799-8493
General Information Ms. Pat Nelson 702-799-5303
Magnet Program Dr. Glenn Cooper 702-799-8490
Gifted and Talented Director Ms. Ellen Sloane 702-799-8601
Computer Education Director Dr. Philip Brody 702-799-3321
Curriculum Ms. Martha Tittle 702-799-5119
High School Guidance Ms. Jennifer Williamson 702-799-0180
High School Special Ed. Ms. Cecilia French 702-799-0180
High School Fine Arts Ms. Belinda Watson 702-799-0180
High School Athletics Mr. Joe Gallia 702-799-0180
High School Information Mr. Barry Grunderson 702-799-0180
High School Gifted/Talented Ms. Jennifer Williamson 702-799-0180
High School Computer Ed. Ms. Louise Chapel 702-799-5310

FYI
Clark w/Basic
  • Basic HS is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
  • Clark County School District offers various programs for students with disabilities.
  • Clark County School District offers many innovative instructional programs.
  • The High School offers an Honors Program.
  • The District offers eight Magnet programs for their students.
  • School lists are based on high school attendance boundaries.
  • For questions regarding which school your child will attend, call 702-799-6437.
  • A variety of Magnet programs are available to District students.
  • Some district schools offer year round schooling.
  • Mahlon B. Brown MS is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
  • Kindergarten is offered as a half day program.
  • Basic HS is implementing the first of three career institutes this year. Our first is the Law, Justice and Public Service Institute with 250 freshmen.
  • Next year, we will implement the Health, Wellness and Medical Technologies Institute. All stemmed from planning under the U.S. DOE Smaller Learning Communities Grant.

Title Name Phone
Superintendent of Schools Mr. Carlos A. Garcia 702-799-5310
Guidance Services Ms. Jane Kadoich 702-799-8441
Special Education Services Ms. Charlene Green 702-799-5471
Director of Fine Arts Ms. Marcia Neel (Secondary) 702-799-5478
Director of Fine Arts Ms. Nancy Schkurman (Elementary) 702-799-8467
Athletic Director Mr. Larry McKay 702-799-8493
General Information Ms. Pat Nelson 702-799-5303
Magnet Program Dr. Glenn Cooper 702-799-8490
Gifted and Talented Director Ms. Ellen Sloane 702-799-8601
Computer Education Director Dr. Philip Brody 702-799-3321
Curriculum Ms. Martha Tittle 702-799-5119
High School Guidance Mr. Gary Chaires 702-799-8000
High School Special Ed. Ms. Stacey Koenen 709-799-8000
High School Fine Arts Mr. Fred Drum 702-799-8000
High School Athletics Mr. John Williams 702-799-8000
High School Information Ms. Pamela S. Salazar 702-799-8000
High School Computer Ed. Ms. Karen Kratz 702-799-8000

FYI
Clark w/Adv. Tech.
  • We are a magnet school with eight program area. Students complete 7 credits in each program.
  • Advanced Technologies Academy offers an integrated academic & occupational curriculum.
  • Programs offered are Busines and Finance, Law, System Tech. Support, Graphic Design, CADD, Information Technology, Computer Science and Pre-Engineering.
  • Distance Learning is offered via Local Area Network (LAN) with over 650 computers.
  • Seniors may participate in an internship program.
  • Over $2 million in scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors.
  • Juggling and Horseback Riding are additional club offerings at ATA.
  • Some district schools offer year round schooling.
  • Advanced Technologies Academy is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
  • Kindergarten is offered as a half day program.
  • Students participate in sports programs for their zoned school.

Title Name Phone
Superintendent of Schools Mr. Carlos A. Garcia 702-799-5310
Guidance Services Ms. Jane Kadoich 702-799-8441
Special Education Services Ms. Charlene Green 702-799-5471
Director of Fine Arts Ms. Marcia Neel (Secondary) 702-799-5478
Director of Fine Arts Ms. Nancy Schkurman (Elementary) 702-799-8467
Athletic Director Mr. Larry McKay 702-799-8493
General Information Ms. Pat Nelson 702-799-5303
Magnet Program Dr. Glenn Cooper 702-799-8490
Gifted and Talented Director Ms. Ellen Sloane 702-799-8601
Computer Education Director Dr. Philip Brody 702-799-3321
Curriculum Ms. Martha Tittle 702-799-5119
High School Guidance Mr. Rudy Sanchez 702-799-7870
High School Special Ed. Ms. Claire Schafer 702-799-7870
High School Fine Arts Mr. James M. Fox 702-799-7870
High School Athletics Ms. Kenya Johnson 702-799-7870
High School Information The Main Office 702-799-7870
High School Gifted/Talented Ms. Claire Schafer 702-799-7870
High School Computer Ed. Ms. Cynthia Frazer 702-799-7870
District Size
District  Clark w/Las Vegas   Clark w/Basic   Clark w/Adv. Tech. 
Lowest Grade Level *  K   K   9 
Highest Grade Level *  12   12   12 
 
Student Population  19335   16592   759 
Teacher Population  662   638   29 
Professional Staff **  727   701   32 
Student/Teacher Ratio 29:1 26:1 26:1
Median Years of Teaching Experience  7   7   7 
# of Elementary Schools  10   12    
Average Elementary School Population  824   724    
# of Middle Schools / Junior High Schools  5   4    
Average Middle School Population  1654   1500    
Primary High School Population  2817   1900   759 
Average Class Size ***
Grade 1  16   16   16 
Grade 8  28   28   28 
High School English  28   25   20 
High School Math  30   27   18 
High School Science  26   30   20 
* Districts with only elementary schools include information on the high school most students attend
** Includes guidance counselors, psychologists, social workers, librarians, medical/dental staff, and teachers.
*** Does not include special classes or targeted small group classes.

Elementary and Middle School Programs
District  Clark w/Las Vegas   Clark w/Basic   Clark w/Adv. Tech. 
Academic Programs
Formal Study of a Foreign Language  1   1    
Use of an Equipped Science Lab  6   6    
Formal Computer Training  K   K    
Use of an Equipped Computer Lab  K   K    
In-classroom Computers  K   K    
Technology / Industrial Arts  6   6    
Home Economics  6   6    
English as a Second Language  K   K    
Fine Arts Programs
Band Instrument Lessons  2   2    
Orchestra Instrument Lessons  2   2    
Organized Band  6   6    
Organized Orchestra  6   6    
Organized Chorus  6   6    
Drama Productions         
Radio / TV Production         
Gifted and Talented Pull-Out Programs
Fine Arts         
Mathematics         
Science         
General  K   K    
Magnet Programs         
In-classroom Enrichment         
Academic Interschool Competitions
Odyssey of the Mind         
Reading Incentive  K   K    
Science Fair  K   K    
General Academic  6   6    
Other Programs
Before School Day Care  Y   Y    
After School Day Care  Y   Y    
After School Busing  Y   Y    
Overnight Field Trips  Y   Y    

Senior Performance
District  Clark w/Las Vegas   Clark w/Basic   Clark w/Adv. Tech. 
High School Seniors  447   310   157 
% of Seniors Receiving HS Diploma  95%   80%   100% 
Graduates' Future Plans (% Attending)
4-Year College/University 14% 26% 60%
2-Year / Junior College 8% 13% 15%
Business / Technical School   5%  
Armed Forces   5%  
Work Force   20%  
Awards
National Merit Scholarship Finalists         
National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalists         
Letters of Commendation         
Average SAT Scores
% of Seniors taking SATs 14% 14% 76%
Math  500   506   544 
Verbal  487   488   545 
Average ACT Scores
% of Seniors taking ACTs 16% 22% 39%
English         
Math         
Science         
Reading         
Composite  21   20.9   23.4