- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Vegas, NV
Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000780
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Nevada schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #19 of 43
- high schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs has class sizes larger than 74% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs ranks #19 of 43 high schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs held near 1,579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 320006000780 · Las Vegas, NV High · MID · TRAD
1,600 enr · 22.5:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs held near 1,579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adult Educatio
Adult Education Programs
4,559 students
- Nv Learning Ac
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
3,352 students
- Desert Oasis H
Desert Oasis Hs
3,300 students
- Sierra Vista H
Sierra Vista Hs
3,255 students
- Liberty Hs
Liberty Hs
3,203 students
- This school 1,600
Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs
1,600 students
What this shows Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs reports 1,600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs compares
Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 29% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,600 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,600
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Nevada - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
White 23.3%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 8.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 32.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.9, Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Clark County School District reports $11,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs
How many students attend Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs?
Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs has 1,600 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 1,591 (2022-23) → 1,579 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs is 22.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs?
99.1% of students at Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs is Asian at 32.3% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs?
Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs rank among high schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs ranks #19 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.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Southwest Career & Technical Academy Hs, 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.