A new milestone for the Washoe County School District (WCSD) has leaders taking a closer look at what shifted for the Class of 2025.
A milestone moment emerged for the Washoe County School District as the Class of 2025 crossed graduation stages this year, signaling a shift that district leaders say stands out across schools and student groups.
WCSD reports that 4,277 students earned diplomas, raising the district’s graduation rate to 82.95 percent, a 1.2 percentage point increase from the previous year.
The district says more students also earned advanced diplomas. According to WCSD, 2,146 graduates, or 50.18 percent, received Honors, Advanced, or College and Career Readiness diplomas, a 3.08 percentage point rise from last year. All graduates were audited and confirmed to have completed Nevada’s requirements.
“I am proud of our continuing progress and the outstanding work of our staff members, students, and families,” WCSD Superintendent Joe Ernst said. “Four of our seven racial/ethnic groups and the majority of our students in special populations show gains in their graduation rates, and we celebrate their accomplishments also. There is much work to be done, but we are making progress, and I join with our entire district in applauding the great accomplishments of the Class of 2025.”
Several schools posted standout numbers. Four campuses recorded graduation rates above 90 percent: AACT, Galena, TMCC, and Incline.
Eight schools matched or exceeded their rates from the prior year, including AACT, Galena, Hug, North Valleys, Reed, Reno, Spanish Springs, and TMCC. Damonte Ranch and Wooster were within 0.33 percentage points of their previous results.
Graduation rates increased among children receiving Free or Reduced-Price Lunch, Special Education services, and English Learner support.
Among racial and ethnic groups, Hispanic, White, Multiracial, and Pacific Islander students recorded higher graduation rates.
