Ed W. Clark High School

Clark High School offers three magnet programs within the comprehensive school setting: The Academy of Mathematics, Science & Applied Technology (A.M.S.A.T.), the Academy of Finance (A.O.F.) and the Teacher Education Academy at Clark High School (T.E.A.C.H.). Clark is a Certified National Magnet School, as of 2017, and the only comprehensive magnet high school in Nevada. The programs focus on a specialized area of study as the student moves through their high school coursework. The benefits of being involved in a magnet program include reduced student/teacher ratio, college credits available, extended instructional day, unique curriculum, and collaboration with UNLV and CSN. Clark High School’s mission is to educate and inspire each student for college and career readiness. Clark consistently ranks on Newsweek Magazine’s annual list of the nation’s 1600 top performing high schools. Other awards include the Magnet Schools of America Magnet School of Excellence Award. The class of 2019 was represented by 21 National Merit Scholars and 20 valedictorians. The Science Olympiad team won the state championship for the sixth time in seven years. The AMSAT curriculum is enriched with Calculus H, our top math course offering. The Advanced Placement program was recognized as the largest in the district with more than 1500 exams administered in 73 sections. Clark High School’s class of 2019 was awarded more than $20 million in higher education scholarships. Clark Performing Arts students continue to earn superior ratings and is the largest comprehensive program in the state. Dr. Charles Cushinery, orchestra director, has been named one of the top 25 music educators in the nation.