Best CCSD Magnet & Career Technical (CTE) High Schools in Las Vegas: 2026 Rankings & Acceptance Guide
Rankings of the top Clark County School District (CCSD) magnet and Career & Technical Education (CTE) high schools in Las Vegas based on official 2026 Nevada Department of Education NSPF ratings, graduation rates, and math/reading proficiencies.
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Rankings of the top Clark County School District (CCSD) magnet and Career & Technical Education (CTE) high schools in Las Vegas based on official 2026 Nevada Department of Education NSPF ratings, graduation rates, and math/reading proficiencies.
Best CCSD Magnet & Career Technical (CTE) High Schools in Las Vegas: 2026 Rankings & Acceptance Guide
> Quick Answer: Las Vegas's top-ranked CCSD magnet and CTE high schools for 2026 are Advanced Technologies Academy (97/100, 5 Stars), West Career & Technical Academy (97/100, 5 Stars), Southwest Career & Technical Academy (96/100, 5 Stars), Northwest Career-Technical Academy (95.5/100, 5 Stars), and Las Vegas Academy of the Arts (92.5/100, 5 Stars).
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2026 Top CCSD Magnet & CTE High School Rankings
| School Name | Campus / Area | Star Rating | NSPF Index | Math Prof | ELA Prof | | :--- | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | | Advanced Technologies Academy (ATECH) | Central Las Vegas | 5 Stars | 97.0 | 66.4% | 92.1% | | West Career & Technical Academy (WCTA) | Summerlin West | 5 Stars | 97.0 | 62.0% | 89.8% | | Southwest Career & Technical Academy (SWCTA) | Southwest Las Vegas | 5 Stars | 96.0 | 42.5% | 84.8% | | Northwest Career-Technical Academy (NWCTA) | Centennial Hills | 5 Stars | 95.5 | 43.4% | 84.4% | | Las Vegas Academy of the Arts (LVA) | Downtown Las Vegas | 5 Stars | 92.5 | 35.5% | 77.9% | | Southeast Career Technical Academy (SECTA) | Whitney / Southeast | 5 Stars | 88.5 | 29.7% | 69.2% | | Veterans Tribute CTA (VTCTA) | West Las Vegas | 5 Stars | 83.5 | 28.9% | 61.2% |
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How the CCSD Magnet Application & Lottery Process Works
1. Application Window: Opens early October, closes early January for the following school year. 2. Tuition-Free & Open: Any Clark County resident may apply regardless of neighborhood school boundary. 3. Lottery Selection: 70% open countywide lottery, up to 25% sibling preference, up to 5% feeder articulation. 4. Audition Requirements: Las Vegas Academy of the Arts requires a performance audition or portfolio review. 5. Transportation: CCSD provides designated hub bus stops for enrolled magnet students.
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Tools to Research Nevada High Schools
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- Head-to-Head School Comparison Tool: Compare ATECH, WCTA, Southwest CTA head-to-head.
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