Enrollment
92
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Vegas, NV
Central Technical Training Academy
Federal NCES profile for Central Technical Training Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000970
👥 S:T ratio 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Technical Training Academy earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Nevada schools.
- #5 of 43
- high schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Technical Training Academy has class sizes smaller than 95% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Technical Training Academy ranks #5 of 43 high schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.4:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Technical Training Academy compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Technical Training Academy
Central Technical Training Academy is a high-poverty, small high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 92 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.4:1, Central Technical Training Academy is leaner than roughly 95% of Nevada schools and 59% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.8% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 92 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 34 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 56/100).
The surrounding Clark County School District spends $11,565 per pupil, 30% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Las Vegas's high schools, it stands alongside Adult Education Programs (4,559 students): Central Technical Training Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Central Technical Training Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Technical Training Academy compares
Central Technical Training Academy on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.4:1 | ▼ 59% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 27% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 5% in Nevada - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,565
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.0%
African American 16.3%
White 15.2%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Central Technical Training Academy is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Central Technical Training Academy.
$11,565
Per student
-30%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 65.9%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Central Technical Training Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Education Programs | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Nv Learning Academy J-Shs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Technical Training Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 3,352
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 3,255
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 3,203
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Las Vegas
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Adult Education Programs
Alternative education program
4,559 students
Desert Oasis Hs
Standard public school
3,300 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Hs
Standard public school
3,255 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Arbor View Hs
Standard public school
3,069 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Desert Pines Hs
Standard public school
3,011 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Centennial Hs
Standard public school
2,961 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~92 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Technical Training Academy
How many students attend Central Technical Training Academy?
Central Technical Training Academy has 92 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Technical Training Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Technical Training Academy is 8.4:1, which is 59% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Technical Training Academy?
97.8% of students at Central Technical Training Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Technical Training Academy?
The largest demographic group at Central Technical Training Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Technical Training Academy?
Central Technical Training Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Central Technical Training Academy rank among high schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Technical Training Academy ranks #5 of 43 high schools in Las Vegas, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
Is Central Technical Training Academy a good school?
Central Technical Training Academy earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Nevada schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Central Technical Training Academy, Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students), Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students), and Desert Oasis Hs (3,300 students). See the Clark County School District district page for the complete list.
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