Carroll M. Johnston STEM Academy of Environmental Studies
A full-magnet middle school focused on STEM and environmental studies.
Grades 6–8 · Full-school STEM and environmental studies theme · Interest-based magnet lottery
- Grades: 6–8
- How to get in: Interest-based magnet lottery
- School day: Confirm with the school office
Johnston is a full-magnet CCSD middle school with a STEM and environmental-studies theme. Admission is through the CCSD School Choice and magnet process, not automatic neighborhood assignment.
North Las Vegas campus on Lawrence Street
Official starting points
- Johnston STEM Academy website(opens in a new tab)
- CCSD Magnet Schools(opens in a new tab)
- Middle school magnet transportation maps(opens in a new tab)
- CCSD zoning lookup(opens in a new tab)
- Nevada Report Card(opens in a new tab)
School Choice:(702) 799-5000schoolchoice@nv.ccsd.net
About Johnston STEM Academy
Johnston serves grades 6–8 as a full STEM and environmental-studies magnet. The theme applies to the whole school rather than to a magnet program housed within a larger zoned campus.
School and district materials describe STEM coursework with an environmental-studies emphasis alongside a full middle-school core. Specific electives, clubs and theme language may change, so confirm current offerings with the school.
Clubs and middle-school athletics may be available. Ask the school which activities are offered during the current year.
School leadership
Confirm with the school office
The guide does not identify the current principal. School leadership and staff may change, so confirm the current information directly with the school.
School details
- Address
- 5855 Lawrence St., N. Las Vegas, NV 89081
- Phone
- (702) 799-7001
- Official CCSD site
- Johnston STEM Academy website(opens in a new tab)
- Grades 6–8
- Full magnet school
- STEM and environmental-studies focus
How families get in
Johnston is a full magnet school. Middle-school magnet admission is interest-based and uses the CCSD School Choice and magnet process.
- Apply through the CCSD magnet and School Choice process.
- Do not assume that living near the school automatically assigns a student to Johnston.
- Confirm the current designation, application dates and steps on the CCSD magnet site.
- Transportation follows district magnet transportation-zone rules when a student is eligible.
Before applying
- Check the current magnet rules and deadlines.
- Review transportation eligibility from your address.
- Use the zoning lookup only for context; it does not establish automatic assignment to this full magnet.
A seat and magnet transportation are not guaranteed. Rules, transportation zones and program details can change.
Who it tends to fit
A good match when
- Your student is interested in STEM, environmental studies or outdoor science themes.
- Your family is willing to use the interest-based application process.
- You prefer a themed, full-magnet campus over a comprehensive middle school.
- Your family can plan for the commute or confirm magnet bus eligibility.
Think twice when
- You expect neighborhood zoning to provide automatic admission.
- You need a guaranteed seat.
- Your priority is an IB international-studies, performing-arts, leadership or arts-only theme.
- The commute would be difficult without guaranteed transportation.
Fit depends on current courses, transportation and family priorities. Confirm live program details before deciding.
Students
The guide reports about 970 students and provides an NCES 2024–25 race and ethnicity snapshot. Enrollment and group counts can shift from year to year.
Diversity index
Not provided in the guide
The reported mix is approximately 48% Hispanic, 30% Black, 9% White, 8% two or more races, 4% Asian and 2% Pacific Islander, with other groups representing smaller shares.
Gender: Not provided in the guide Confirm current student demographics through the Nevada Report Card.
- Total enrollment was reported as about 970 students.
Academics
Johnston combines a full middle-school core with a schoolwide STEM and environmental-studies theme.
- STEM coursework is part of the school’s stated theme.
- Environmental studies and outdoor or earth-science themes are emphasized.
- Specific elective names are subject to change; review the current course guide.
- Ask how environmental studies appears in weekly schedules and how much field or outdoor science occurs.
Awards and recognition
Location and daily life
The campus is on Lawrence Street in North Las Vegas.
Magnet families should plan the commute and check bus eligibility carefully.
Expect typical middle-school arrival and dismissal patterns; confirm exact times with the school.
Recent news, in context
Compare before you commit
- Burkholder AcademyA Henderson full environmental-STEM magnet with a similar theme family.
- Bridger STEM & Medical AcademyA North Las Vegas STEM and medical magnet-within-school model.
- Lied STEM AcademyA full STEM magnet in the northwest valley.
- O’Callaghan i3 Learn AcademyA full STEM magnet in the east valley.
Questions to ask on a tour
- 1.How does the environmental-studies STEM theme appear in weekly schedules?
- 2.How much outdoor or field science happens in a typical year?
- 3.Which electives and clubs are currently offered alongside the STEM core?
- 4.How does magnet transportation work from our address?
- 5.How does the daily experience compare with Burkholder or Bridger for families considering STEM magnets?
What to do next
- 1.Confirm the magnet designation, application rules and deadlines on the CCSD magnet site.
- 2.Review the school website for current theme and course information.
- 3.Check the CCSD zoning lookup so you do not rely on an outdated assumption about automatic assignment.
- 4.Review the Nevada Report Card.
- 5.Tour the school if possible and ask about transportation, electives and outdoor learning.