Report Card -
Nevada State High School
 
Nevada State High School
 
Nevada State High School
Dr. Wendi Hawk, Principal
233 North Stephanie
Henderson, NV 89074
Phone: 702-953-2600 Fax: 702-953-2608
Website: www.earlycollegeNV.com
 
 
Mission Statement
The mission of NSHS is to support our students in a college environment with personal, academic, and social skills.
 
Highlights
NSHS has increased its accountability for student achievement above the state standard by measuring student growth in academic, college readiness, and careerskills.
  • NSHS received the 2010 US News and World Report Bronze award.
  • 100% of NSHS 2010 graduates were ready for college level (non-remedial) courses.
  • 100% of NSHS students earned National work certifications through ACT’s Workkeys assessments.
  • NSHS has an overall high school graduation rate of over a 98%
  • 100% of NSHS Seniors have passed all portions of the proficiency exams prior to the March administration.
  • Students earned 13,000 hours of volunteer service and were featured on local news for collecting food for a local school.
  • NSHS students are active in many notable organizations such as winning second place overall at the DECA state meeting.
  • NSHS has partnered with the Henderson High School Leadership group to help build strong community leaders.
  • NSHS partners with the local business community to interview NSHS students and promote positive work skills.
 
Goals and Objectives
Goal 1
To improve the academic opportunity for students to learn in a college environment.

Objective(s):
90% of NSHS students will graduate high school 90% of NSHS students will pass the Nevada State High School Proficiency Exams 90% of NSHS students will enroll in a post-secondary program after high school 80% of NSHS students will earn a per student average of 12 credits per college semester

Goal 2
To create an opportunity for successful transition for students from high school to a college environment

Objective(s):
80% NSHS students will complete college progress profile to include an academic plan,choose college/major, complete college academic plan, and taking the SAT/ACT. NSHS will score a minimum of 80% on a social transition questionnaire that includes participation in clubs, activities, and seminars.