WEST CAREER & TECHNICAL ACADEMY
West Career & Technical Academy is a public high school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Las Vegas, NV with about 1,381 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 64 teachers, West Career & 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.
West Career & Technical Academy (WCTA) is a prestigious magnet high school located in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas, Nevada. As a career-focused institution within the Clark County School District, it is renowned for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to preparing students for specialized industries. The school operates on a model that integrates traditional high school coursework with advanced technical training, allowing students to select "majors" or pathways—such as engineering, medical professions, digital media, or information technology—that align with their professional aspirations.
The culture at WCTA is defined by high expectations and a collaborative atmosphere where students engage in hands-on, project-based learning. Because it is a magnet school, it draws high-achieving students from across the valley who are eager to participate in industry-standard labs and gain professional certifications before graduation. Beyond the classroom, the academy encourages a well-rounded experience through various competitive clubs, athletic programs, and service-learning opportunities, consistently ranking among the top secondary schools in the state for its academic performance and college readiness initiatives.
For more information, contact West Career & Technical Academy at (702) 799-4340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340
WEST CAREER & TECHNICAL ACADEMY is a public school in Las Vegas, NV with about 1,381 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:
- 1,381
- Teachers:
- 64
- 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 1,381 students
- White
- 45.1%
- Asian
- 24.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.5%
- Two or more races
- 7.5%
- Black or African American
- 4.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 52.8%
- Male
- 47.2%
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.