Carson City, Nev.- The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) is excited to announce that 25 State high schools have received the prestigious College Success Award from GreatSchools.org. It's the nation's leading nonprofit providing school information to parents and families.

Now in its fifth year, the annual recognition honors public high schools that excel at preparing students to enroll and succeed in college, as determined by available data in each state.

Nevada's recipients are among 1,742 winners from 25 states that have demonstrated successful track records of graduating students who enroll in two- or four-year colleges, are ready for college-level coursework, and persist on to their second year. Despite the many challenges brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic, these schools have continued to uphold many best practices to support their students' college preparation and success.

"Nevada schools are doing an excellent job of preparing students for the future and for moving forward with their education and these awards show that," said Jhone Ebert, State Superintendent of Public Instruction. "I'm proud of all the hard work that's been done by our educators, our students and their families.

The College Success Award is possible because Nevada is leading the nation in both collecting and transparently sharing information on how students perform after high school, which is valuable information for families, educators, and policymakers.

"We applaud Nevada for prioritizing a high-quality public education that puts students on the path to bright futures," said Jon Deane, CEO of GreatSchools. "It's inspiring to see how entire school communities - students, teachers, and families - can work together in pursuit of a common goal: success for all. Congratulations to these 25 schools for receiving the College Success Award as proof of their hard work and dedication."

Community members can join in celebrating Nevada's winning schools on social media using #CollegeSuccessAward. To learn more about the College Success Award and view the complete list of winners, visit bit.ly/3QQORim.

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About the Nevada Department of Education

The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) leads and collaborates with Nevada's 17 school districts and the State Public Charter School Authority to advance educational equity Statewide. With offices in Carson City and Las Vegas, NDE oversees all pre-K-12 education in the State, working to achieve its mission to improve student achievement and educator effectiveness by ensuring opportunities, facilitating learning, and promoting excellence. Under the leadership of the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction, NDE impacts the achievement of nearly half a million children and 30,000 educators.

About GreatSchools

GreatSchools is the leading nonprofit providing high-quality information that supports parents pursuing a great education for their child, schools striving for excellence, and communities working to diminish inequities in education. We are the only national organization that collects and analyzes data from all 51 state departments of education and the federal government to provide analysis, insights, and school quality ratings for parents, partners, researchers, and policymakers. Over 49 million users visit GreatSchools' award-winning website annually to learn about schools in their area, explore research insights, and access thousands of free, evidence-based parenting resources to support their child's learning and well-being. Learn more at GreatSchools.org and join us on Twitter and Facebook.