Is West Career & Technical Academy High School a good school?

Yes. West Career & Technical Academy High School ranks in the top 5.2% of Nevada high schools.

How many students attend West Career & Technical Academy High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,511 students attended West Career & Technical Academy High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Career & Technical Academy High School?

Students at West Career & Technical Academy High School are 37% White, 25% Asian, 22% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% African American.

West Career & Technical Academy High School

Summary:

West Career & Technical Academy High School is a public magnet high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 1,506 students in grades 9-12. This school stands out as a top performer in the Clark County School District, consistently ranking among the best high schools in the state.

The school's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high performance on standardized tests, with 62.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, compared to just 19% in the district and 19.4% across Nevada. West Career & Technical Academy High School also excels in serving diverse student groups, ranking highly for female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, White, multi-racial, and low socioeconomic status students. With a more racially diverse student population compared to nearby schools, the school provides a rich learning environment for its students.

Despite having a very high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating a high level of economic need, West Career & Technical Academy High School is able to achieve exceptional academic results, suggesting effective strategies in supporting and empowering its students. The school's success may be attributed to factors such as its magnet program focus, effective teaching strategies, strong leadership, and the availability of resources and support for students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

11945 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89135

(702) 799-4340

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
5^th of 97 Nevada High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,107

Student/teacher ratio: 25.1

Number of students: 1,511

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.1%

Asian:

25.2%

Hispanic:

22.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Career & Technical Academy High School ranks better than 94.8% of high schools in Nevada. It also ranks 4^th among 47 ranked high schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.95. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Student population at West Career & Technical Academy High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.1%), Asian (25.2%), Hispanic (22.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Career & Technical Academy High School is 25.1. 43 high schools in the Clark County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare West Career & Technical Academy High School employs 60 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Career & Technical Academy High School is $9,107. 44 high schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Career & Technical Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Career & Technical Academy High School 5^th of 97 Nevada public high schools. (See West Career & Technical Academy High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Clark County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark County 7^th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at West Career & Technical Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2012	88.59	10^th	71	85.9%
2013	90.24	5^th	110	95.5%
2014	89.55	6^th	105	94.3%
2015	90.43	5^th	107	95.3%
2016	97.00	3^rd	113	97.3%
2017	93.72	5^th	125	96.0%
2018	96.94	5^th	118	95.8%
2019	97.95	6^th	136	95.6%
2021	96.69	5^th	101	95.0%
2022	96.49	3^rd	96	96.9%
2023	96.38	3^rd	96	96.9%
2024	95.95	5^th	97	94.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Career & Technical Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	95.15	1^st	50	98.0%
2018	98.83	1^st	52	98.1%
2019	94.66	3^rd	56	94.6%
2023	90.23	1^st	17	94.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Career & Technical Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	98.08	1^st	75	98.7%
2018	99.04	3^rd	99	97.0%
2019	99.63	1^st	109	99.1%
2021	97.80	3^rd	52	94.2%
2022	97.86	3^rd	38	92.1%
2023	96.60	3^rd	48	93.8%
2024	99.50	2^nd	60	96.7%

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Rank History for Female students at West Career & Technical Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	94.37	1^st	80	98.8%
2018	96.25	3^rd	99	97.0%
2019	98.01	4^th	121	96.7%
2021	94.09	5^th	73	93.2%
2022	94.52	3^rd	67	95.5%
2023	95.84	1^st	70	98.6%
2024	97.83	2^nd	68	97.1%

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Rank History for Male students at West Career & Technical Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	96.12	1^st	79	98.7%
2018	96.65	6^th	108	94.4%
2019	98.78	4^th	126	96.8%
2021	96.01	4^th	75	94.7%
2022	97.66	2^nd	75	97.3%
2023	96.29	2^nd	75	97.3%
2024	97.97	3^rd	77	96.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at West Career & Technical Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	90.78	2^nd	44	95.5%
2018	92.83	3^rd	49	93.9%
2019	95.93	2^nd	53	96.2%
2022	90.18	4^th	29	86.2%
2023	93.05	2^nd	26	92.3%
2024	90.96	2^nd	25	92.0%

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Rank History for African American students at West Career & Technical Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	95.76	1^st	46	97.8%
2018	98.98	1^st	54	98.1%
2019	99.31	1^st	56	98.2%
2024	99.16	1^st	6	83.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Career & Technical Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	97.94	2^nd	73	97.3%
2018	98.77	3^rd	92	96.7%
2019	98.97	4^th	110	96.4%
2021	97.15	4^th	52	92.3%
2022	95.07	3^rd	46	93.5%
2023	93.43	5^th	50	90.0%
2024	97.57	4^th	60	93.3%

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Rank History for White students at West Career & Technical Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	92.10	2^nd	78	97.4%
2018	93.97	6^th	100	94.0%
2019	96.65	5^th	117	95.7%
2021	89.75	9^th	75	88.0%
2022	89.76	2^nd	66	97.0%
2023	94.10	2^nd	62	96.8%
2024	93.88	4^th	65	93.8%

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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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by a student
Thursday, August 12, 2021

I was super nervous going into west, I felt that I wouldn’t make any friends with the “smart” kids and that I was under qualified. I was super shocked even on the first day! Everyone is super accepting to different people and they always dress how they want, some kids kinda look like those aesthetic kids you’d find on Pinterest boards. You won’t feel embarrassed or out of place at all here, literally no body cares what you wear so you can rock your style! The teachers are wonderful as well, all super kind and lax, but passionate about their subjects . Many of them really do get you invested into what we’re learning! One chemistry honors teacher in particular is super kind and bubbly. Every class most kids are guaranteed to be invested in learning and although it is a bit competitive, people are kind and warm here. Nobody is really that judgmental. The staff and students are all so passionate and many are willing to help you out. The campus and people set a great atmosphere for improvement and education. I’m having a great time here, I highly recommend! Close Quote

Enrollment information for West Career & Technical Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2011	348	47	123	158	2	11	47	0	736
2012	490	69	180	195	3	21	55	0	1013
2013	661	82	225	245	2	28	68	0	1311
2014	720	80	250	226	3	23	67	0	1369
2015	708	75	283	235	4	22	72	0	1399
2016	680	64	296	225	3	16	94	0	1378
2017	639	59	350	231	6	15	97	0	1397
2018	623	60	333	241	5	16	103	0	1381
2019	627	69	349	229	1	16	111	0	1402
2020	648	70	358	255	1	16	102	0	1450
2021	649	83	366	294	1	14	110	0	1517
2022	603	96	376	313	0	13	120	4	1525
2023	586	91	370	324	1	12	119	3	1506
2024	560	88	381	338	1	9	132	2	1511

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Career & Technical Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	736	39.0	18.8	22.8
2012	1013	49.0	20.6	23.2
2013	1311	60.0	21.8	19.3
2014	1369	60.0	22.8	19.1
2015	1399	62.0	22.5	16.5
2016	1378	63.0	21.8	20.2
2017	1397	61.0	22.9	20
2018	1381	64.0	21.5	17.6
2019	1402	53.0	26.4	21
2020	1450	59.0	24.5	22.8
2021	1517	64.0	23.7	30.5
2022	1525	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	1506	60.0	25.1	99.8
2024	1511	60.0	25.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Career & Technical Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	736	39.0	18.8	22.8
2012	1013	49.0	20.6	23.2
2013	1311	60.0	21.8	19.3
2014	1369	60.0	22.8	19.1
2015	1399	62.0	22.5	16.5
2016	1378	63.0	21.8	20.2
2017	1397	61.0	22.9	20
2018	1381	64.0	21.5	17.6
2019	1402	53.0	26.4	21
2020	1450	59.0	24.5	22.8
2021	1517	64.0	23.7	30.5
2022	1525	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	1506	60.0	25.1	99.8
2024	1511	60.0	25.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Career & Technical Academy High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$112 (1.5%)	$7,329 (98.5%)	$7,440
2020	$113 (1.5%)	$7,465 (98.5%)	$7,577
2021	$705 (9.1%)	$7,040 (90.9%)	$7,744
2022	$998 (11.0%)	$8,109 (89.0%)	$9,107

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Career & Technical Academy High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 6^th of 136 High schools	Ranks 3^rd of 96 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Science (West Career & Technical Academy High School)	63.3	45.8	17.5%
9th Grade Science (Clark County)	27.6	19.6	8%
9th Grade Science (Nevada)	27.7	21.1	6.6%
10th Grade Science (West Career & Technical Academy High School)	54.5	40.5	14%
10th Grade Science (Clark County)	15.2	15.6	0.4%
10th Grade Science (Nevada)	20.9	17.1	3.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Career & Technical Academy High School)	76.1	57.5	18.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)	24.5	19.2	5.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	25.5	19.7	5.8%
11th Grade English (West Career & Technical Academy High School)	92.8	89.6	3.2%
11th Grade English (Clark County)	46.2	45.9	0.3%
11th Grade English (Nevada)	46.7	45.9	0.8%
All Grades Science (West Career & Technical Academy High School)	63.1	45.7	17.4%
All Grades Science (Clark County)	26.9	18.7	8.2%
All Grades Science (Nevada)	26.9	20.1	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1402	1506	7.4%
African American	69	91	31.9%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	349	370	6%
Hispanic	229	324	41.5%
Pacific Islander	16	12	25%
White	627	586	6.5%
Two or More Races	111	119	7.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21%	99.8%	78.8%

Schools Near West Career & Technical Academy High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	EOC Science Exam Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science 9th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science 10th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Career & Technical Academy High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	11945 W Charleston Blvd	Las Vegas	89135	Clark County	Clark County	No	Yes	No	No	(702) 799-4340	1,511	60	25.1	100.0%	560 (37.1%)	88 (5.8%)	338 (22.4%)	381 (25.2%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (0.6%)	132 (8.7%)	96	5^th of 97 public high schools	94.8%		96.4	3^rd of 96 public high schools	96.9%	2	62.1	89.9	41.6		41.9	$9,107	$998	$8,109
Palo Verde High School	Public	9-12	333 S Pavilion Center Dr	Las Vegas	89144	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-1450	3,141	110	28.5	100.0%	1,382 (44.0%)	270 (8.6%)	825 (26.3%)	304 (9.7%)	4 (0.1%)	47 (1.5%)	309 (9.8%)	73.5	20^th of 97 public high schools	79.4%		71.5	31^st of 96 public high schools	67.7%	11	31.9	65.7	32.1	28.2	31.7	$8,003	$1,021	$6,982
Nevada State High School Summerlin	Public, Charter	11-12	850 South Durango Ste 100	Las Vegas	89145	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 953-2600	131	0			29 (22.1%)	21 (16.0%)	41 (31.3%)	14 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	24 (18.3%)	56.5	36^th of 97 public high schools	62.9%		88.8	9^th of 96 public high schools	90.6%	27	24.1	57.4				$5,053	$392	$4,661
Spring Valley High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3750 S Buffalo Dr	Las Vegas	89147	Clark County	Clark County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(702) 799-2580	2,677	108	24.7	100.0%	527 (19.7%)	556 (20.8%)	943 (35.2%)	363 (13.6%)	10 (0.4%)	53 (2.0%)	223 (8.3%)	64.6	31^st of 97 public high schools	68.0%		55.6	41^st of 96 public high schools	57.3%	10	26.6	58.4	31.4		30.6	$9,103	$1,374	$7,729
Beacon Academy of Nevada	Public, Charter	9-12	7360 W. Flamingo Road	Las Vegas	89147	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(702) 726-8600	743	15	49.5		87 (11.7%)	200 (26.9%)	370 (49.8%)	12 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.0%)	49 (6.6%)								(n/a)						$10,820	$4,587	$6,233
Cimarron-Memorial High School	Public	9-12	2301 N Tenaya Way	Las Vegas	89128	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4400	2,517	101	24.9	100.0%	277 (11.0%)	527 (20.9%)	1,424 (56.6%)	94 (3.7%)	10 (0.4%)	29 (1.2%)	155 (6.2%)	11.7	91^st of 97 public high schools	6.2%		13.1	87^th of 96 public high schools	9.4%	4	5.4	20.8	12.0		11.3	$9,668	$1,521	$8,147
Bonanza High School	Public	9-12	6665 W Del Rey	Las Vegas	89146	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4000	2,025	82	24.6	100.0%	257 (12.7%)	276 (13.6%)	1,285 (63.5%)	62 (3.1%)	9 (0.4%)	30 (1.5%)	104 (5.1%)	11.5	93^rd of 97 public high schools	4.1%		14.1	84^th of 96 public high schools	12.5%	9	6.2	23.3	9.9		9.3	$9,734	$1,765	$7,969
College of So NV High School West	Public	11-12	6375 W Charleston Blvd	Las Vegas	89146	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 651-5030	222	5	44.4		75 (33.8%)	18 (8.1%)	76 (34.2%)	28 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	21 (9.5%)	96.2	4^th of 97 public high schools	95.9%		98.2	2^nd of 96 public high schools	97.9%	2	49.6	92.3				$6,545	$856	$5,689
Odyssey Charter Schools 9-12 High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2251 S Jones Blvd	Las Vegas	89146	Clark County	Clark County	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 257-0578	1,405	24	59.0		470 (33.5%)	139 (9.9%)	594 (42.3%)	42 (3.0%)	5 (0.4%)	12 (0.9%)	142 (10.1%)	42.6	53^rd of 97 public high schools	45.4%		40.3	52^nd of 96 public high schools	45.8%	1	12.4	52.9	25.7		24.6	$7,131	$336	$6,795
Durango High School	Public	9-12	7100 W Dewey Dr	Las Vegas	89113	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-5850	2,326	85	27.3	100.0%	357 (15.3%)	443 (19.0%)	978 (42.0%)	300 (12.9%)	12 (0.5%)	65 (2.8%)	171 (7.4%)	37	57^th of 97 public high schools	41.2%		22	73^rd of 96 public high schools	24.0%	16	23.4	44.1	15.8		14.7	$9,800	$1,470	$8,330

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