East Career and Technical Academy

About East Tech

East Tech is a full Career and Technical Academy magnet. There is no attendance zone that automatically places a student at the school.

Its theme clusters include building and mechanical trades, hospitality and culinary studies, health sciences, information technology, and education pathways.

Program names, available seats and entry rules can change. Confirm the current program list and requirements with the school and CCSD Magnet.

How families get in

Every seat is filled through the CCSD School Choice and magnet process. Students apply to a specific program track rather than registering through a neighborhood attendance zone.

• Apply through the official CCSD School Choice and magnet system.
• Criteria-based programs include a qualification check before the random lottery. Other programs may be interest-based.
• Typical applicants are rising ninth- or tenth-grade students, but families should confirm eligible grades.
• There is no walk-in or neighborhood registration path.
• Admission is not guaranteed after meeting criteria because seats are limited.
• Sibling, feeder and geographic preferences apply only when current district rules offer them.

Program choices, criteria, seats and application rules change. Do not rely on social media dates or older program materials.

Who it tends to fit

Competitive NIAA athletics are typically arranged at the student’s zoned high school. Confirm eligibility, logistics and transportation with both campuses.

Students

The NCES 2024–25 snapshot reports total enrollment of about 1,850 students. The reported race and ethnicity mix was about 81% Hispanic, 6% White, 6% Asian, 2% Black, 2% two or more races and 1% Pacific Islander, with other groups at smaller shares.

Gender: Confirm with the school office The guide does not provide a gender breakdown.

• Total enrollment was about 1,850 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
• Do not treat free or reduced lunch figures from CEP schools as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

East Tech organizes learning around career and technical themes. The listed clusters describe the school’s focus, not a permanent course catalog.

• Building and mechanical trades, including construction and mechanical technology-style pathways
• Hospitality and culinary themes, including culinary arts, marketing, hospitality and tourism
• Health sciences themes, including medical professions and sports medicine
• Information technology and systems-focused study
• Education pathways, including early childhood education and teaching and training
• Honors, AP, dual-credit and work-based learning options are part of the school’s stated culture; ask counseling what is realistic within the chosen track

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is in East Las Vegas on Vegas Valley Drive.

Magnet commute times vary widely by home address and assigned hub routes.

District materials describe transportation for eligible magnet students within published boundaries, but transportation is not guaranteed for every student.

Confirm routes, ride times, before- and after-school options, and any late-bus service before committing.

Compare before you commit

• Southeast Career Technical AcademyA nearby full CTA magnet with overlapping construction, culinary and health-style themes.
• Northeast CTA or Northwest CTAOther district CTA campuses to consider when commute or program mix may be a better fit.
• Advanced Technologies Academy or West Career and Technical AcademyFull magnets with STEM, information technology or engineering-leaning options.
• The student’s zoned comprehensive high schoolCompare neighborhood logistics, a broader traditional high school experience and on-site athletics.

Questions to ask on a tour

1. 1.Which program tracks are open for my student’s grade, and can students change tracks later?
2. 2.Which programs are currently criteria-based and which are interest-based?
3. 3.What does a typical day include in this program, including labs, internships and certifications?
4. 4.How does athletics work if my student wants NIAA sports at the zoned high school?
5. 5.What transportation is available from our address, and are late buses offered?

What to do next

1. 1.Read the current theme and program pages on the school and CCSD Magnet websites.
2. 2.Check Nevada Report Card for the school’s official accountability profile.
3. 3.Use the CCSD zoning tool for athletics and backup planning.
4. 4.Confirm transportation routes and eligibility for the home address.
5. 5.Apply only through the official CCSD School Choice system during the district’s application window.