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#165 of 691 schools in NV

Top 24% in state

West Career & Technical Academy HS

High School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County high school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11945 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135

  • Math 55% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 90% proficient (2022)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-2.42 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency73% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+37.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation35.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.2:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism12%

Students at West Career & Technical Academy HS score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency90%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 73% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).

Show all 11 years
2011
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2015
Math
94%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
76%
ELA
93%
2019
Math
76%
ELA
93%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
92%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West 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 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$115,362

Median home value

$657,300

Median rent

$2,400/mo

College educated

50.3%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
35.9% participation·State avg: 3.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Doral Academy Red RockCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–121.1 mi2,365Compare →
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Las VegasPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–91.5 mi10Compare →
Palo Verde HSEnrollment path unverified6.29–121.5 mi3,141Compare →
Advanced Technologies Academy HSEnrollment path unverified8.59–12Not available1,208Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#87 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

West Career & Technical Academy HS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Career & Technical Academy HS

West Career & Technical Academy HS is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 1,511 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Career & Technical Academy HS

What grades does West Career & Technical Academy HS serve?

West Career & Technical Academy HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend West Career & Technical Academy HS?

West Career & Technical Academy HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,511 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Career & Technical Academy HS?

The student-teacher ratio at West Career & Technical Academy HS is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Career & Technical Academy HS rank in NV?

West Career & Technical Academy HS ranks #165 of 691 schools in NV.

What is West Career & Technical Academy HS's MySchoolScout rating?

West Career & Technical Academy HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 West Career & Technical Academy HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Career & Technical Academy HS has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is West Career & Technical Academy HS a charter school?

No, West Career & Technical Academy HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Career & Technical Academy HS a Title I school?

No, West Career & Technical Academy HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Career & Technical Academy HS?

100.0% of students at West 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
1,511
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 89135)
31,432
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
47
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 89135; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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