School Types

Magnet and Career & Technical Academies

Magnet Schools and Career & Technical Academies (CTA) offer coursework associated with a variety of pathways leading to both careers and opportunities for higher education, such as aerospace and aviation, biomedical and environmental sciences, International Baccalaureate, information technologies, performing and fine arts, communications, law preparatory, health services, police and fire public services, travel and tourism, veterinary and medical sciences, computer animation, and engineering. Students from across the district may apply to Magnet Schools and Career & Technical Academies.

Visit the Magnet and Career & Technical Academies Online Application site for more information on applying to Magnet and Career & Technical Academies.

Elementary Schools Grades 1-5

• Gilbert Magnet School of Communication and Creative Arts
• Jo Mackey Academy of Leadership and Global Communications
• Mabel Hoggard Math and Science Magnet School
• Sandy Miller International Baccalaureate School Primary Years Program
• Walter Bracken Magnet School for Math and Science Through Technology

Middle Schools Grades 6-8

• Academy of Mathematics, Science and Technology at Bridger Middle School
• Academy of Science and Mathematics at Hyde Park
• James Cashman Middle School Academy of Engineering Studies
• K. O. Knudson Middle School Academy of Creative Arts, Language and Technology
• Robert O. Gibson Middle School Dual Language Immersion and Leadership Academy
• Roy W. Martin Middle School International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program

High Schools Grades 9-12

• Advanced Technologies Academy
• Canyon Springs High School and the Leadership and Law Preparatory Academy
• Clark High School
• Desert Pines High School
• East Career and Technical Academy
• Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Performing and Visual Arts
• Northwest Career and Technical Academy
• Rancho High School
• Southeast Career and Technical Academy
• Southwest Career and Technical Academy
• Valley High School
• Veteran's Tribute Career and Technical Academy
• West Career & Technical Academy

For more information about Magnet and Career & Technical Academies, please visit theFrequently Asked Questions section.

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