Southeast Career and Technical Academy

About Southeast CTA

Southeast CTA is a full Career and Technical Academy magnet in CCSD. Every seat is filled through the district School Choice or magnet process, so a home address does not automatically place a student here.

The school describes themes across advanced manufacturing, automotive technology, construction technology, architectural design, culinary arts, cosmetology, medical professions, sports medicine, cybersecurity, photography, graphic design, multimedia, and teaching and training.

Students apply to a specific program track and are generally expected to remain in that program. Program names, available seats and entry rules can change.

How families get in

Apply through the official CCSD School Choice and magnet system. The process may include a qualification check for criteria-based programs, followed by a random lottery.

• Students apply to a specific program rather than to the school generally.
• Some programs may use academic criteria, while others may be interest-based.
• Typical applicants are rising 9th or 10th graders, but families should confirm currently eligible grades.
• There is no walk-in or neighborhood registration path.
• Sibling, feeder and geographic preferences apply only when provided under current district rules.
• Application windows and program choices can change. Use the official magnet site rather than social media dates.

Transportation may be available to eligible magnet students within published boundaries, but routes are not guaranteed. Verify current eligibility, hubs and late-bus options with CCSD.

Who it tends to fit

Program offerings, entry rules, transportation and staff may change. Competitive NIAA athletics are typically arranged through the student’s zoned high school; confirm logistics and transportation with both campuses.

Students

The guide reports total enrollment of about 2,000 students and provides an approximate 2024–25 race and ethnicity mix from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Gender: Not provided in the guide Confirm current student demographics through the Nevada Report Card.

• Total enrollment is about 2,000 students.
• Approximate shares are 54% Hispanic, 24% White, 7% Asian, 6% Black, 6% two or more races, and 1% Pacific Islander, with smaller shares for other groups.
• The guide does not provide exact student counts by race or ethnicity.

Academics

Career and technical education is central to the school. The listed themes are not a permanent course catalog, so families should verify current programs and requirements.

• Trades and manufacturing themes include advanced manufacturing, automotive technology, construction technology and architectural design.
• Hospitality and personal services themes include culinary arts and cosmetology.
• Health science themes include medical professions and sports medicine.
• Cyber, media and design themes include cybersecurity, photography, graphic design and multimedia.
• Education pathways include teaching and training themes.
• Honors, AP, dual-credit and work-based learning options are part of the school’s stated culture. Ask counseling what is realistic within the selected track.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is in southeast Las Vegas on Mountain Vista Street.

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

Plan the daily ride before committing, and confirm before-school, after-school and late-bus options.

Compare before you commit

• East CTAA nearby full CTA magnet with overlapping construction, culinary and health-style themes.
• South CTAA newer full CTA magnet on the south side that may offer a different commute or program mix.
• Southwest CTAA full CTA magnet with overlapping automotive, culinary and nursing-style themes.
• Your zoned comprehensive high schoolCompare neighborhood logistics and full athletics if the magnet tradeoff may not fit.

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, such as labs, internships or certifications?
4. 4.How does athletics work if a 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.Review current theme and program pages on the school and CCSD magnet websites.
2. 2.Check the Nevada Report Card for the official accountability profile.
3. 3.Use the CCSD zoning site for athletics and backup planning.
4. 4.Confirm eligible grades, program criteria, transportation and application dates.
5. 5.Apply only through the official CCSD School Choice process during the district window.