- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000812
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Nevada schools.
- #17 of 43
- high schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
West Career & Technical Academy Hs held near 1,511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 320006000812 · Las Vegas, NV High · MID · TRAD
1,482 enr · 24.7:1 · 98.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
West Career & Technical Academy Hs held near 1,511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
West 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 1,482
West Career & Technical Academy Hs
1,482 students
What this shows West Career & Technical Academy Hs reports 1,482 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Career & Technical Academy Hs compares
West 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,569
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 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.
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
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 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
- 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 (~1,482 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,506 (2022-23) → 1,511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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 31/100 (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 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.
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.