Northwest Career and Technical Academy, or NWCTA, is a nine-month magnet school in Las Vegas, Nevada in the Clark County School District. The school first opened for the 2007-2008 school year, admitting only freshman and sophomores.
Serving 1,883 students in grades 9-12, Northwest 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 39% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,883 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Career-technical Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Northwest Career-technical Academy High School's student population of 1,883 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,883 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Motto
To boldly educate today鈥檚 learners for tomorrow鈥檚 challenges by developing advanced skills through unique hands-on experiences in a professional setting, utilizing community partnerships, innovative ideas, and contemporary technologies.
School Rankings
Northwest 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 Northwest Career-technical Academy High School is 0.73, 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
#96 out of 684 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
39%
45%
Black
9%
12%
White
32%
27%
Hawaiian
2%
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
98%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Career-technical Academy High School's ranking?
Northwest Career-technical Academy High School is ranked #96 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Northwest Career-technical Academy High School often compared to?
Northwest Career-technical Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Academy Sky Pointe, Advanced Technologies Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Career-technical Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest Career-technical Academy High School is 99%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Northwest Career-technical Academy High School?
1,883 students attend Northwest Career-technical Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Northwest Career-technical Academy High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Career-technical Academy High School?
Northwest Career-technical Academy High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Northwest Career-technical Academy High School offer ?
Northwest Career-technical Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Career-technical Academy High School part of?
Northwest Career-technical Academy High School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Northwest Career-technical Academy High School located?
Northwest Career-technical Academy High School is located in the Centennial Hills neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 12 other public schools located in Centennial Hills.
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