SOUTHEAST CAREER TECHNICAL ACADEMY

Southeast Career Technical Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Las Vegas, NV with about 1,779 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 80 teachers, Southeast Career Technical Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Southeast Career Technical Academy (SECTA), located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a highly regarded magnet school that focuses on providing students with a rigorous academic foundation integrated with specialized career and technical education. As part of the Clark County School District, the school serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a unique "school-within-a-school" model that allows students to major in specific fields such as culinary arts, engineering, digital media, information technology, and various health sciences. By combining traditional core subjects with hands-on, industry-aligned training, SECTA prepares its students for both immediate workforce entry and success in higher education.

Beyond its technical programs, SECTA is widely recognized for its high academic standards and inclusive, goal-oriented campus culture. The school consistently ranks among the top institutions in the state, driven by a commitment to fostering critical thinking, professional certification opportunities, and leadership skills. Students at SECTA benefit from a challenging curriculum, dedicated faculty, and a community environment that emphasizes professional development, making it a premier destination for students looking to jumpstart their future careers while completing their high school diploma.

For more information, contact Southeast Career Technical Academy at (702) 799-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.