CCSD Magnet Schools & Career Academies: 2026-2027 Application Guide
Complete parent guide to Clark County School District (CCSD) magnet schools and Career & Technical Academies (CTA). Learn about lottery selection, audition requirements, transportation zones, and deadlines.
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Complete parent guide to Clark County School District (CCSD) magnet schools and Career & Technical Academies (CTA). Learn about lottery selection, audition requirements, transportation zones, and deadlines.
CCSD Magnet Schools & Career Academies: 2026-2027 Application Guide
Clark County School District operates one of the nation's largest public magnet school networks, offering specialized curricula in STEM, performing arts, medical sciences, culinary arts, International Baccalaureate (IB), and aviation.
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Top CCSD Magnet Programs by Category
Career & Technical Academies (CTAs)
- Advanced Technologies Academy (A-Tech): Premier computer science, cybersecurity, legal studies, and engineering academy in Las Vegas.
- Southeast Career Technical Academy (SECTA): Renowned culinary arts, automotive technology, veterinary science, and nursing programs.
- Veterans Tribute Career & Technical Academy: Specialized criminal justice, emergency 911 dispatch, EMT, forensics, and military science tracks.
- West Career & Technical Academy (WCTA): Biomedical sciences, environmental science, and business management.
- Southwest Career & Technical Academy (SWCTA): Interior design, game development, dental assisting, and web design.
Performing Arts & Humanities
- Las Vegas Academy of the Arts (LVA): Nationally recognized conservatory high school requiring live auditions in dance, vocal music, instrumental music, theatre, and visual arts.
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How the CCSD Magnet Lottery Works
1. Sibling Preference: Applicants with a sibling currently enrolled receive first priority. 2. Feeder School Articulation: Students graduating from an elementary magnet receive preference for articulated middle school pathways. 3. Geographic Transportation Zone: Applicants within the designated transportation boundary are prioritized. 4. General Open Lottery: Remaining seats are distributed via randomized computer draw.
Application window: Opens in early October, closes in early January.
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Tools & Resources
- Nevada NSPF Decoder: Learn how magnet school star ratings are calculated.
- School Zone & Neighborhood Grader: Find both zoned district schools and nearby magnet options by address.
- Side-by-Side School Comparison Tool: Compare magnet and neighborhood schools head-to-head.
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Complete parent guide to Clark County School District (CCSD) magnet schools and Career & Technical Academies (CTA). Learn about lottery selection, audition requirements, transportation zones, and deadlines.
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