Advanced Technologies Academy is a magnet public high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It focuses on integrating technology with academics for students in grades 9–12. The magnet school program was founded in 1994 and is part of the Clark County School District.
Serving 1,208 students in grades 9-12, Advanced Technologies Academy High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Advanced Technologies Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Advanced Technologies Academy High School's student population of 1,208 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1994
Colors
Purple, Teal
School Motto
Academics plus Technology
School Rankings
Advanced Technologies Academy High School ranks within the top 1% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Advanced Technologies Academy High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 684 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
6%
Hispanic
46%
45%
Black
9%
12%
White
19%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mavericks
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Advanced Technologies Academy High School's ranking?
Advanced Technologies Academy High School is ranked #5 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Advanced Technologies Academy High School often compared to?
Advanced Technologies Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Career & Technical Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Advanced Technologies Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Advanced Technologies Academy High School is 99%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Advanced Technologies Academy High School?
1,208 students attend Advanced Technologies Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Advanced Technologies Academy High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Advanced Technologies Academy High School?
Advanced Technologies Academy High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Advanced Technologies Academy High School offer ?
Advanced Technologies Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Advanced Technologies Academy High School part of?
Advanced Technologies Academy High School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Advanced Technologies Academy High School located?
Advanced Technologies Academy High School is located in the West Las Vegas neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 12 other public schools located in West Las Vegas.
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