West Career & Technical Academy High School

Public 9-12

 11945 W Charleston Blvd
       Las Vegas, NV  89135


(702) 799-4340

District: Clark County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 96 Nevada High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,744 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  25.1 Help
Number of students:  1,506

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.9%
Asian:
24.6%
Hispanic:
21.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Compare Details West Career & Technical Academy High School ranks better than 96.9% of high schools in Nevada. It also ranks 3rd among 46 ranked high schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at West Career & Technical Academy High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.9%), Asian (24.6%), Hispanic (21.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Career & Technical Academy High School is 25.1. 46 high schools in the Clark County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Career & Technical Academy High School is $7,744. 45 high schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Career & Technical Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Career & Technical Academy High School 3rd of 96 Nevada public high schools. (See West Career & Technical Academy High School in the ranking list.)

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Clark County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark County School District 7th of 12 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Career & Technical Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at West Career & Technical Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 88.59 10th 71 85.9%
2013 90.24 5th 110 95.5%
2014 89.55 6th 105 94.3%
2015 90.43 5th 107 95.3%
2016 97.00 3rd 113 97.3%
2017 93.72 5th 125 96.0%
2018 96.94 5th 118 95.8%
2019 97.95 6th 136 95.6%
2021 96.69 5th 101 95.0%
2022 96.49 3rd 96 96.9%
2023 96.38 3rd 96 96.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Career & Technical Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 95.15 1st 50 98.0%
2018 98.83 1st 52 98.1%
2019 94.66 3rd 56 94.6%
2023 90.23 1st 17 94.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Career & Technical Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 98.08 1st 75 98.7%
2018 99.04 3rd 99 97.0%
2019 99.63 1st 109 99.1%
2021 97.80 3rd 52 94.2%
2022 97.86 3rd 38 92.1%
2023 96.60 3rd 48 93.8%
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Rank History for Female students at West Career & Technical Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 94.37 1st 80 98.8%
2018 96.25 3rd 99 97.0%
2019 98.01 4th 121 96.7%
2021 94.09 5th 73 93.2%
2022 94.52 3rd 67 95.5%
2023 95.84 1st 70 98.6%
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Rank History for Male students at West Career & Technical Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 96.12 1st 79 98.7%
2018 96.65 6th 108 94.4%
2019 98.78 4th 126 96.8%
2021 96.01 4th 75 94.7%
2022 97.66 2nd 75 97.3%
2023 96.29 2nd 75 97.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at West Career & Technical Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 90.78 2nd 44 95.5%
2018 92.83 3rd 49 93.9%
2019 95.93 2nd 53 96.2%
2022 90.18 4th 29 86.2%
2023 93.05 2nd 26 92.3%
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Rank History for African American students at West Career & Technical Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 95.76 1st 46 97.8%
2018 98.98 1st 54 98.1%
2019 99.31 1st 56 98.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Career & Technical Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 97.94 2nd 73 97.3%
2018 98.77 3rd 92 96.7%
2019 98.97 4th 110 96.4%
2021 97.15 4th 52 92.3%
2022 95.07 3rd 46 93.5%
2023 93.43 5th 50 90.0%
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Rank History for White students at West Career & Technical Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 92.10 2nd 78 97.4%
2018 93.97 6th 100 94.0%
2019 96.65 5th 117 95.7%
2021 89.75 9th 75 88.0%
2022 89.76 2nd 66 97.0%
2023 94.10 2nd 62 96.8%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a student
Thursday, August 12, 2021

Open Quote I was super nervous going into west, I felt that I wouldn’t make any friends with the “smart” kids and that I was under qualified. I was super shocked even on the first day! Everyone is super accepting to different people and they always dress how they want, some kids kinda look like those aesthetic kids you’d find on Pinterest boards. You won’t feel embarrassed or out of place at all here, literally no body cares what you wear so you can rock your style! The teachers are wonderful as well, all super kind and lax, but passionate about their subjects . Many of them really do get you invested into what we’re learning! One chemistry honors teacher in particular is super kind and bubbly. Every class most kids are guaranteed to be invested in learning and although it is a bit competitive, people are kind and warm here. Nobody is really that judgmental. The staff and students are all so passionate and many are willing to help you out. The campus and people set a great atmosphere for improvement and education. I’m having a great time here, I highly recommend! Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Career & Technical Academy High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 348 47 123 158 2 11 47 0 736
2012 490 69 180 195 3 21 55 0 1013
2013 661 82 225 245 2 28 68 0 1311
2014 720 80 250 226 3 23 67 0 1369
2015 708 75 283 235 4 22 72 0 1399
2016 680 64 296 225 3 16 94 0 1378
2017 639 59 350 231 6 15 97 0 1397
2018 623 60 333 241 5 16 103 0 1381
2019 627 69 349 229 1 16 111 0 1402
2020 648 70 358 255 1 16 102 0 1450
2021 649 83 366 294 1 14 110 0 1517
2022 603 96 376 313 0 13 120 4 1525
2023 586 91 370 324 1 12 119 3 1506

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Career & Technical Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 736 39.0 18.8 22.8
2012 1013 49.0 20.6 23.2
2013 1311 60.0 21.8 19.3
2014 1369 60.0 22.8 19.1
2015 1399 62.0 22.5 16.5
2016 1378 63.0 21.8 20.2
2017 1397 61.0 22.9 20
2018 1381 64.0 21.5 17.6
2019 1402 53.0 26.4 21
2020 1450 59.0 24.5 22.8
2021 1517 64.0 23.7 30.5
2022 1525 n/a n/a n/a
2023 1506 60.0 25.1 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Career & Technical Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 736 39.0 18.8 22.8
2012 1013 49.0 20.6 23.2
2013 1311 60.0 21.8 19.3
2014 1369 60.0 22.8 19.1
2015 1399 62.0 22.5 16.5
2016 1378 63.0 21.8 20.2
2017 1397 61.0 22.9 20
2018 1381 64.0 21.5 17.6
2019 1402 53.0 26.4 21
2020 1450 59.0 24.5 22.8
2021 1517 64.0 23.7 30.5
2022 1525 n/a n/a n/a
2023 1506 60.0 25.1 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Career & Technical Academy High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $112 (1.5%) $7,329 (98.5%) $7,440
2020 $113 (1.5%) $7,465 (98.5%) $7,577
2021 $705 (9.1%) $7,040 (90.9%) $7,744

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Career & Technical Academy High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 136 High schoolsRanks 3rd of 96 High schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Science (West Career & Technical Academy High School)63.345.8
 17.5%
   9th Grade Science (Clark County School District)27.619.6
 8%
   9th Grade Science (Nevada)27.721.1
 6.6%
10th Grade Science (West Career & Technical Academy High School)54.540.5
 14%
   10th Grade Science (Clark County School District)15.215.6
 0.4%
   10th Grade Science (Nevada)20.917.1
 3.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Career & Technical Academy High School)76.157.5
 18.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Clark County School District)24.519.2
 5.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)25.519.7
 5.8%
11th Grade English (West Career & Technical Academy High School)92.889.6
 3.2%
   11th Grade English (Clark County School District)46.245.9
 0.3%
   11th Grade English (Nevada)46.745.9
 0.8%
All Grades Science (West Career & Technical Academy High School)63.145.7
 17.4%
   All Grades Science (Clark County School District)26.918.7
 8.2%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)26.920.1
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14021506
 7.4%
African American6991
 31.9%
American Indian11
Asian349370
 6%
Hispanic229324
 41.5%
Pacific Islander1612
 25%
White627586
 6.5%
Two or More Races111119
 7.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21%99.8%
 78.8%


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Students at West Career & Technical Academy High School are 39% White, 25% Asian, 22% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American.

Yes! West Career & Technical Academy High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 96 Nevada high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,506 students attended West Career & Technical Academy High School.


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