The Southeast Career Technical Academy is a magnet public high school in Las Vegas, Nevada. Opened as the Southern Nevada Vocational Technical Center in 1966, it was the first public educational institution of its kind launched by the Clark County School District.
Serving 2,038 students in grades 9-12, Southeast Career Technical Academy High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,038 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southeast Career Technical Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Southeast Career Technical Academy High School's student population of 2,038 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,038 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
White, Red, Yellow
School Rankings
Southeast Career Technical Academy High School ranks within the top 30% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast Career Technical Academy High School is 0.62, which is less 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
#152 out of 684 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
56%
45%
Black
6%
12%
White
24%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast Career Technical Academy High School's ranking?
Southeast Career Technical Academy High School is ranked #152 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Southeast Career Technical Academy High School often compared to?
Southeast Career Technical Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rancho High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeast Career Technical Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Southeast Career Technical Academy High School is 99%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Southeast Career Technical Academy High School?
2,038 students attend Southeast Career Technical Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Southeast Career Technical Academy High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southeast Career Technical Academy High School?
Southeast Career Technical Academy High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Southeast Career Technical Academy High School offer ?
Southeast Career Technical Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southeast Career Technical Academy High School part of?
Southeast Career Technical Academy High School is part of Clark County School District.
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