For the 2026 school year, there are 9 vocational public high schools serving 11,954 students in Nevada.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top-ranked vocational public high schools in Nevada are Advanced Technologies Academy High School, West Career & Technical Academy High School and Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada vocational public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Nevada vocational public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Advanced Technologies Academy High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Vocational Public High Schools in Nevada (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Advanced Technologies Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1411 Robin Street
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Gr: 9-12 | 1,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
West Career & Technical Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11945 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340
Gr: 9-12 | 1,482 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7050 W Shelbourne Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-5766
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-5766
Gr: 9-12 | 1,600 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Northwest Career-technical Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8200 W Tropical Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4640
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4640
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Southeast Career Technical Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5710 Mountain Vista
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,999 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Veterans Tribute Cta High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2531 Vegas Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4710
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4710
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
East Career And Technical Academy High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6705 Vegas Valley Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8888
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8888
Gr: 9-12 | 1,848 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Technical Training Academy
Vocational School
1725 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-0250
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-0250
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Career And Technical Academy High School
Vocational School
405 W. Dorrell Lane
North Las Vegas, NV 89084
(702) 799-1720
North Las Vegas, NV 89084
(702) 799-1720
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked vocational public high schools in Nevada?
The top-ranked vocational public high schools in Nevada include Advanced Technologies Academy High School, West Career & Technical Academy High School and Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School.
How many vocational public high schools are located in Nevada?
9 vocational public high schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada vocational public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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