What Clark County School District does

Clark County School District (CCSD) is a public K-12 school district organized as a political subdivision of the State of Nevada under NRS Chapter 386, headquartered in Las Vegas. Founded in 1956, it is the fifth-largest school district in the United States, operating 374 schools that serve approximately 280,000 students — 64% of all students in Nevada. The district provides free public education from kindergarten through 12th grade, with specialized programming that includes 34 magnet schools, 8 Career and Technical Academies, International Baccalaureate curricula, and Nevada Learning Academy (online). It also delivers non-academic services at scale: transportation for 122,000+ students daily, 42.7 million meals annually, and special education for 13.9% of the student body across a population that represents 133 countries and 114 languages.

CCSD's technology stack is built on standard commercial education platforms rather than proprietary systems: Canvas for learning management, Infinite Campus for the student information system, SmartFind Express for substitute scheduling, ELMS for employee professional development, and a district ERP plus HCM for back-office operations. Clever provides single sign-on, and CCSD publishes a public Open Book budget transparency portal alongside district data dashboards. The district holds Cognia accreditation and has integrated CompTIA certifications into its CTE programs. Recent product launches include the Destination District five-year strategic plan (2026-2031), a 100-Day Plan that lifted graduation rates to 86.6%, expanded Pre-K capacity by 500 seats, and achieved 98% licensed-teacher classroom staffing.

CCSD does not have a commercial revenue model. It is funded by federal, state, and local tax revenues and provides tuition-free K-12 education to eligible students; supplemental revenue is generated through tax-deductible community partnerships and sponsorships. The district is governed by an elected 12-member Board of School Trustees and is led by Superintendent Jhone Ebert. The customer base — 280,000 students and their families — is acquired via zoned enrollment, the 'It's Your Choice' magnet/CTE school-choice program (25,792 applications for 14,150 seats in the most recent cycle), and self-serve online registration available in English and Spanish. The Destination District narrative positions CCSD as actively competing to retain and attract students who would otherwise enroll in Nevada charter or private schools.

Name

Clark County School District

Legal name

Clark County School District

Website

https://ccsd.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Clark County School District is Nevada's largest and the U.S. fifth-largest public K-12 school district, operating 374 schools and educating approximately 280,000 students across Clark County, Nevada, funded by federal, state, and local tax revenues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ), School-Based Health Centers (HLAFAGAG)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Magnet school programs
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Student transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded primarily through federal, state, and local tax revenues. Serves 280,000 students in Nevada's largest school district.
2. Community Partnerships and Sponsorships: Tax-deductible contributions from businesses and organizations to sponsor special projects, events, and initiatives

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Clark County School District (CCSD) is a public K-12 school district operating 374 schools across Clark County, Nevada, serving approximately 280,000 students — 64% of Nevada's student population — making it the fifth-largest school district in the United States. Its core offering is tuition-free public education from kindergarten through 12th grade, delivered through zoned neighborhood schools and supplemented by 34 magnet schools, 8 Career and Technical Academies, International Baccalaureate programs, special education, student transportation, food services, and online learning options.

Product overview

Clark County School District operates as a unified educational services platform rather than a single product, encompassing multiple integrated systems and programs. The core technology infrastructure includes Infinite Campus (student information system), Canvas (learning management system), SmartFind Express (substitute management), and ELMS (employee learning). Specialized academic programs include 34 Magnet Schools, 8 Career and Technical Academies with CompTIA certification pathways, Nevada Learning Academy (online), and International Baccalaureate programs. Support services encompass Special Education (serving 13.9% of students), Transportation (122,000+ students), Food Services (42.7 million meals annually), SafeVoice reporting, and comprehensive data transparency dashboards. The district serves approximately 280,000 students across 374 schools as the nation's fifth-largest school district.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Magnet Schools Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 86.6% graduation rate for 2024-2025 school year (up 5.1 percentage points)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNLV (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for the Sphere XO Student Design Challenge involving more than 100,000 students. Academic collaboration partner.
• University of Nevada, Reno ExtensionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational extension partnership providing programming and resources to CCSD students.
• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration of CompTIA certifications into Career and Technical Education programs under administrator Snehal Bhakta. Provides instructors with resources, certification preparation tools, and digital badges.
• Spread the Word NevadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit literacy partner providing reading resources and support to CCSD students.
• America First Credit UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial institution partner supporting CCSD initiatives and programs.
• South Point Las VegasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel and casino partner supporting CCSD events and initiatives.
• Southern Nevada Health DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth partner providing student health services and support.
• Desert Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner providing educational programming and resources.
• YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development partner providing after-school and summer programs.
• Vegas PBScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic broadcasting partner producing educational content and supporting student programming.
• Station CasinosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntertainment partner supporting CCSD events and initiatives.
• Las Vegas AcesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWNBA team partner supporting youth engagement and athletics.
• Las Vegas RaidersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFL team partner engaged in youth programs and community events.
• Vegas Knight HawksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinor league hockey team partner supporting community engagement.
• Henderson Silver KnightsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHL hockey team partner engaged in youth development programs.
• Three Square Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank partner supporting student nutrition and the 42.7 million meals served annually.
• COX CommunicationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology and communications partner providing resources.
• The Smith CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerforming arts center partner supporting cultural education.
• CogniacoreOthersAccreditation body providing school improvement and accreditation services.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chicago Public Schools: Third-largest U.S. school district serving ~320,000 K-12 students in Chicago. Comparable urban public K-12 district with magnet/school-choice architecture, CTE programs, and similar student-services scale.
• Houston Independent School District: Seventh-largest U.S. school district serving ~190,000 students. Comparable urban Texas K-12 district with magnet system, CTE programming, and large transportation/food services operations.
• Dallas Independent School District: Second-largest Texas school district serving ~140,000 students. Urban public K-12 peer with comparable magnet and CTE programs and similar student services architecture.
• Broward County Public Schools: Sixth-largest U.S. school district, serving ~250,000 K-12 students in Florida. Closely comparable size, magnet and CTE program mix, and multilingual student population to CCSD.
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools: Fourth-largest U.S. school district, serving ~330,000 students in South Florida. Direct public K-12 peer with similar magnet academy structure, large multilingual student body, and comparable scale of operations.
• Los Angeles Unified School District: Largest U.S. school district, serving ~430,000 K-12 students in Los Angeles. Direct public K-12 peer with comparable magnet/CTE portfolio, large urban footprint, and similar student services stack.
• Gwinnett County Public Schools: Largest Georgia school district serving ~180,000 students with a highly diverse, multilingual student body. Comparable to CCSD on diversity scale, magnet programming, and continuous-growth suburban/urban mix.
• New York City Department of Education: Largest U.S. school system serving ~1M students across K-12. Closest structural peer: government-run, school-choice/magnet programs, large transportation and food service operations, and Cognia-equivalent oversight.
• Hillsborough County Public Schools: Eighth-largest U.S. school district serving ~220,000 students in Tampa, FL. Direct public K-12 peer with similar magnet/CTE offerings and large-scale nutrition and transportation services.
• Palm Beach County School District: Tenth-largest U.S. school district, Florida-based, serving ~170,000 students. Comparable Florida K-12 peer with similar magnet/school-choice and CTE structures.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/clarkcountysch
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCb8dUIsat7U7lTjXYPFs_Ww
• Facebookfacebook.com/34588
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clark-county-school-district
• Instagraminstagram.com/clarkcountysch

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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