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Clark County School District

Southwest Career & Technical Academy

#17 in Best Public High Schools in Nevada
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 790 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B-
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      C+
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Southwest Career & Technical Academy is a highly rated, public, magnet school located in Las Vegas, NV. It has 1,435 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. According to state test scores, 95% of students are at least proficient in math and 98% in reading.
    Address
    7050 W Shelbourne Ave
    Las Vegas, NV 89113
    Telephone
    (702) 799-5766
    Website
    ccsd.net
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    Southwest Career & Technical Academy Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    98%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    95%
    Average Graduation Rate
    99%
    Average SAT
    1110
    227 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    235 responses
    AP Enrollment
    32%
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    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $74,139
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,361
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $255,200
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    88%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.84 responses
    Poll
    74%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.84 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 291 responses
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    • P.A vs. D.A
      20%
    • Homecoming & Prom
      19%
    • Senior Goodbye Assembly
      18%
    • Battle of The Sexes
      13%
    • Coyotes U-Night
      8%
    • Winter Spirit Week
      8%
    • Talent Show (Fall & Spring)
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,435
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    38%
    83%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.94 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.94 responses
    26%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.94 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    22:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $60,663
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    5.6%
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.118 responses
    64%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.118 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.118 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $8,964/ year
    National
    $12,239
    75%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.125 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.125 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.125 responses
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    Southwest Career & Technical Academy Reviews

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    Southwest has encouraged me to seek many opportunities and motivated me to do more research in college as well as providing me with general resources to allow me to better myself academically and personally. Overall, the teachers provide a very safe and educational environment and truly care for their students and subject they're teaching. Southwest also provides an array of clubs and activities to keep students engaged, as well as encouraging students to create their own clubs and opportunities. The campus is very clean and eco-friendly, and provides an outlet of diversity and importance on accepting differences and showing empathy. Classes are rigorous and allow students to get a first hand experience to a slice of college life, while simultaneously, allowing classes to serve a fun and informative environment. Additionally the school is very tech savvy allowing students to advance and excel with basic skills they will be able to use in the working world and environment.
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    Southwest Career and Technical Academy is a clean and contemporized school with hardly any accounts of violence. The people are generally friendly and open to any new people. There rarely is any discrimination and the school is diverse. The school feels safe because there is a police station right next to the campus, and there has never been weapons being brought into the school. The students are usually allowed to express their personality through their clothing and beliefs. The dress code is somewhat relaxed, but it is way harsher on women than men. Although Southwest has some of the best teachers I've had in my years of schooling, they also have hired questionable ones. A former teacher of mine didn't have a teaching license, yet they were allowed to teach at our school and some other teachers don't teach in a way that gets kids to learn. Overall, Southwest is a fairly good school that includes a safe and clean campus, but with some inadequate current and former teachers.
    SECTA is a wonderful school that really strives to prepare its students academically. It has many opportunities to earn college credit and has many AP or honor classes that challenges students to do better in their academics. The majority of teachers are great they work hard to prepare their students. However, I feel the school has a small scope on only focusing student's academics because their courses are challenging sending a lot of homework everyday in every class. By the time SAT or ACT testing comes many students don't have the opportunity to prepare for these important exams since many of them are focused in school, besides teachers don't mention anything about preparation for the SAT or ACT. Also, there isn't active activities or clubs that relieves the pressure from school.Overall, SECTA has a positive environment that really encourages students to do better filled with helpful staff.