The EduGuide, a comprehensive, user-friendly resource designed to help families navigate the wide range of educational programs, support and opportunities available within the community. This tool consolidates important information in one convenient location, making it easier for families to access details on early childhood education, school enrollment options, transportation services, academic enrichment programs and student support resources. EduGuide reflects Henderson’s commitment to school choice, educational excellence and family engagement, supporting students from early learning, graduation and beyond.
Clark County School District (CCSD)
The Clark County School District (CCSD) is the fifth-largest school district in the United States—educating more than 300,000 students across over 360 schools. The district offers a wide range of academic programs, including Career and Technical Academies, Magnet Schools and Advanced Placement courses, along with specialized services to support students with unique learning needs.
Charter schools are tuition-free public schools that are open to all students. While they operate independently from traditional school districts, they are held to high standards of accountability and academic performance. Charter schools are publicly funded and provide families with an alternative public education option that often features unique instructional approaches, specialized programs, or innovative learning models. Like all public schools, charter schools are committed to helping students succeed and are open to any student regardless of zip code or background.
Early Childhood Education focuses on the critical developmental years from birth through age eight, laying the foundation for lifelong learning, social-emotional growth and academic success. These programs provide young children with engaging, age-appropriate experiences that promote curiosity, creativity and a love of learning while supporting essential skills such as communication, problem-solving and collaboration. Early childhood education includes a range of opportunities from preschool and pre-kindergarten programs to early intervention and childcare services.
This section provides families and educators with valuable resources to better understand and evaluate school performance, quality and improvement opportunities across Nevada.
This section includes links to the Nevada Accountability Report, which offers detailed school performance data and ratings; Opportunity 180, which provides insights into student outcomes and supports school improvement initiatives; and the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), which evaluates and enhances the quality of early childhood education programs.
Together, these tools empower families to make informed decisions and help schools continuously grow and improve educational outcomes for all students
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