The future is now in The Valley
The Lewis-Clark Valley boasts the 6th largest concentration of college graduates in the United States*
The Valley has a top-rated high school in Clarkston, and a new $58 million state-of-the-art high school in Lewiston. Four colleges and universities are within a 30-45 minute radius, and the Valley is full of hardworking, highly skilled men and women who love to call this place home.
*Data excludes small towns with small populations
Academic Excellence
Two premiere research universities along with two additional four-year colleges make this region rich in secondary and post-secondary education. Unlike so many other college populations, a majority of the graduates stay here in the region to pursue rewarding professional lives. The nurturing of an educated and skilled workforce begins with our children and young adults. We start preparing our children young, so they are well-versed in emerging technologies and markets, and incorporate a strong emphasis on STEM programs, robotics, and artificial intelligence. The Lewis-Clark Valley boasts some of the best K-12 school systems in the State. Here, where school performance is measured by academic growth and graduation rates, the Lewis-Clark Valley does a superb job of preparing children for college and career readiness.
Universities and Colleges
The Lewis-Clark Valley is home to four major universities and colleges within a 30-45 minute radius. This is an educated, hard-working population. Our many academic institutions confer associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees to thousands of students each year. The majority of these highly skilled graduates remain in the Lewis-Clark Valley area where life is good and promising professional opportunities remain unlimited. Here, traditional and non-traditional students prepare for challenging careers in newly emerging fields. Nearby colleges and universities are known for building exciting partnerships with businesses and entrepreneurs to research and develop new ideas and design curriculum that matches real-world needs, including dozens of Workforce Development programs and millions of dollars in institutional Workforce Development Assets.