So Desert Correctional Center Adult

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
20825 Cold Creek Rd
Indian Springs, NV 89070
Adult Education AE - AE
School Overview
It is important to clarify that **Southern Desert Correctional Center (SDCC) is not a school; it is a medium-custody prison** operated by the Nevada Department of Corrections. Located approximately 45 miles northwest of Las Vegas in Indian Springs, the facility houses adult male offenders. While the primary function of the institution is incarceration and security, it does provide various rehabilitative programs aimed at preparing inmates for eventual reentry into society.

Within the prison environment, SDCC offers educational and vocational opportunities designed to help inmates develop practical skills. These programs typically include Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED preparation, and vocational training in areas such as culinary arts, landscaping, or various trades, depending on current facility resources. The goal of these educational offerings is to provide inmates with the academic foundations and professional certifications necessary to increase their chances of securing gainful employment upon their release.
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Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
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Student/Teacher Ratio
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Free/Reduced Lunch
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Adult Education
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (702)879-1381
Grade Range: AE - AE
Total Students: N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Adult Ed