Serving 1,579 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School's student population of 1,579 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School ranks within the top 20% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School is 0.78, 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
#92 out of 684 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
6%
Hispanic
25%
45%
Black
8%
12%
White
22%
27%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
10%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School's ranking?
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School is ranked #92 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School often compared to?
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Vista High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School is 99%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School?
1,579 students attend Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School?
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School offer ?
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School part of?
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School is part of Clark County School District.
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