Why CIS

In Nevada, 133 students drop out of school every school day. Currently, fewer than 45% of Nevada’s high school students graduate; for minorities, it is fewer than one in three.The future for these students is bleak: chronic unemployment, reliance on government assistance, and highlikelihood of incarceration.Dropout not only affects the future of our children, but it affects the future of our state’s economy. If only 10% more males were to graduate high school, Nevada would realize $111 million in crime-related savings and would realize an additional $44 million in income.

Complex problems take complex solutions. Teachers can’t do it alone. Administrators can’t do it alone. It takes a community. That’s why Communities In Schools of Nevada brings together all sectors of the community – from businesses and other nonprofits to government agencies and faith-based organizations. Together, we provide the resources that help students to graduate on time, prepared for college, career and life. We are building a stronger state and nation. We hope that you will join us in our mission.

“Site Coordinators on each school campus help coordinate the efforts of community partners.”