Very Good
#243 of 691 schools in NV
Top 35% in state
Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS
High School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV
A Clark County high school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7050 W Shelbourne Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89113
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 69% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Las Vegas map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,750
Median home value
$463,900
Median rent
$1,759/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89113; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nevada State High School SouthwestCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | 11–12 | 2.3 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Calvary Chapel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Amplus DurangoCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,690 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clark County
- Schools in district
- 383
- Rank in district
- #129 of 364
- District spending per student
- $11,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS
Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 1,579 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #243 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS
What grades does Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS serve?
Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS?
Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,579 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS rank in NV?
Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS ranks #243 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS a charter school?
No, Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS a Title I school?
No, Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS?
100.0% of students at Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (702) 799-5766
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 89113)
- 37,313
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89113; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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