SOUTHWEST CAREER AND TECHNICAL ACADEMY
Southwest Career and Technical Academy is a public high school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Las Vegas, NV with about 1,454 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 67 teachers, Southwest Career and Technical Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Southwest Career and Technical Academy (SWCTA), located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a magnet high school renowned for its rigorous academic environment and focus on career-oriented education. The school operates on a model that integrates traditional high school curricula with specialized technical training across various "clusters," such as Hospitality, IT, Media, Engineering, and Healthcare. By emphasizing hands-on learning and professional certification opportunities, SWCTA prepares its students for both competitive university admissions and direct entry into specialized industries.
Beyond its technical focus, Southwest is consistently recognized as one of the top-performing schools in the state, frequently receiving high rankings for its academic excellence and college readiness programs. The campus culture encourages students to engage in project-based learning and extracurricular leadership, fostering a professional atmosphere. Because it is a magnet school, it draws a diverse student body from across the Clark County School District, all of whom are united by a commitment to academic achievement and vocational development in their chosen career pathways.
For more information, contact Southwest Career and Technical Academy at (702) 799-5766 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-5766
SOUTHWEST CAREER AND TECHNICAL ACADEMY is a public school in Las Vegas, NV with about 1,454 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Clark County
- Total Students:
- 1,454
- Teachers:
- 67
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,454 students
- Asian
- 36.7%
- White
- 25.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.6%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Black or African American
- 6.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 3.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 54.6%
- Male
- 45.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.