Report: Nevada graduation rate increased despite pandemic challenges

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Nevada Division of Training introduced Thursday that the statewide commencement fee elevated for the Class of 2022, regardless of challenges posed by the pandemic.

The commencement fee for the Class of 2022 rose to 81.7 p.c. That’s up from 81.3 p.c the 12 months earlier than.

“I’m happy with the Class of 2022 and all their laborious work. These college students have confronted unprecedented challenges throughout their highschool careers because of the pandemic. To see them rise above all of it and graduate in increased numbers than within the earlier 12 months is so thrilling,” mentioned Jhone Ebert, State Superintendent of Public Instruction. “I commend the dedication and dedication of our college students, academics, households and our whole schooling system.”

Key takeaways from the Class of 2022 commencement information embody:
The next info was supplied by the Nevada Division of Training.

• In 11 of Nevada’s 17 college districts in addition to the State Public Constitution College Authority (SPCSA), college students graduated at a better fee than the State common of 81.7 p.c.
• Eight of Nevada’s 17 college districts confirmed will increase in commencement charges from the earlier 12 months, with Eureka College District exhibiting the best acquire.
• Different districts with year-to-year will increase in commencement charges embody Clark College District, Elko College District, Humboldt College District, Lander College District, Pershing College District, Washoe College District and White Pine College District.  
• Migrant college students maintained one of many highest commencement charges of all pupil teams at 100%.  
• 4 districts had 2022 commencement charges that exceeded 90.0 p.c. They embody: 
• Eureka College District at 100.0 p.c
• Pershing College District at 96.7 p.c 
• Lincoln College District at 95.5 p.c 
• Humboldt College District at 94.3 p.c 

The total record of commencement charges and sophistication sizes for the Class of 2022, together with comparisons to 2021 commencement charges, is as follows:

* Esmeralda College District didn’t have any college students throughout the class of 2022.

Commencement Fee Comparability Between 2021 and 2022 Disaggregated by Scholar Race/Ethnicity

• The commencement fee for college kids who establish as Hispanic/Latino elevated 1.03 share factors to 80.66 p.c. 
• The commencement fee for college kids who establish as American Indian/Alaska Native decreased 3.04 share factors to 69.13 p.c.
• The commencement fee for college kids who establish as Asian elevated 0.28 share factors to 93.11 p.c. 
• The commencement fee for college kids who establish as Black/African American decreased 1.84 share factors to 68.41 p.c. 
• The commencement fee for college kids who establish with two or extra races decreased 1.81 share factors to 81.55 p.c. 
• The commencement fee for college kids who establish as Pacific Islanders elevated 0.60 share factors to 84.25 p.c. 
• The commencement fee for college kids who establish as White elevated 1.08 share factors to 86.07 p.c.   

Commencement Fee Comparability Between 2021 and 2022 Disaggregated by Scholar Particular Populations

• The commencement fee for college kids from households experiencing poverty elevated 2.53 share factors to 81.54 p.c.
• The commencement fee for college kids with disabilities elevated 1.38 share factors to 65.91 p.c. 
• The commencement fee for college kids who’re English Learners (EL) elevated 1.41 share factors to 72.55 p.c. 
• The commencement fee for college kids who’re experiencing transient housing (homeless) decreased 1.51 share factors to 61.74 p.c.  
• The commencement fee for college kids in Profession and Technical Training (CTE) elevated 0.58 share factors to 92.30 p.c. 

The division additionally talked about that the 2021-22 Commencement Fee Information will likely be populated on the Nevada Report Card.