Enrollment
1,482
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Vegas, NV
West Career & Technical Academy Hs
Federal NCES profile for West Career & Technical Academy Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000812
👥 S:T ratio 1
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Career & Technical Academy Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Nevada schools.
- #17 of 43
- high schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Career & Technical Academy Hs has class sizes larger than 82% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Career & Technical Academy Hs ranks #17 of 43 high schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.6%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Career & Technical Academy Hs compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Career & Technical Academy Hs
West Career & Technical Academy Hs is a high-poverty, large high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 1,482 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,482 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 75 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Asian (26%) (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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): West Career & Technical Academy Hs 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 West Career & Technical Academy Hs.
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 West Career & Technical Academy Hs compares
West Career & Technical Academy Hs on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,482 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,482
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Nevada - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 36.4%
Asian 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, West Career & Technical Academy Hs is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes West Career & Technical Academy Hs.
$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 West 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 | Lower 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 West Career & Technical Academy Hs'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 (~1,482 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Career & Technical Academy Hs
How many students attend West Career & Technical Academy Hs?
West Career & Technical Academy Hs has 1,482 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Career & Technical Academy Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Career & Technical Academy Hs is 24.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Career & Technical Academy Hs?
98.6% of students at West 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 West Career & Technical Academy Hs?
The largest demographic group at West Career & Technical Academy Hs is White at 36.4% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Career & Technical Academy Hs?
West Career & Technical Academy Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Career & Technical Academy Hs rank among high schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, West Career & Technical Academy Hs ranks #17 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 West Career & Technical Academy Hs a good school?
West Career & Technical Academy Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 West 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.
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