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Sierra Vista High School vs. Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School

Should you attend Sierra Vista High School or Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Sierra Vista High School
8100 W Robindale Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89113
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School
7050 W Shelbourne Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89113
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 3,149 students in grades 9-12, Sierra Vista High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,579 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,149 students
1,579 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sierra Vista High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sierra Vista High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
66 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sierra Vista High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clark County School District and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clark County School District and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#407 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
#92 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sierra Vista High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in NV)
40%
(Top 30% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sierra Vista High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
87%
(Top 5% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sierra Vista High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 10% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
94%
(Top 30% in NV)
≥99%
(Top 1% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sierra Vista High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sierra Vista High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
795
443
Grade 10 Students
851
392
Grade 11 Students
789
383
Grade 12 Students
707
324
Ungraded Students
7
37

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sierra Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Asian
17%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sierra Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sierra Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
16%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sierra Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
23%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sierra Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Sierra Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
12%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sierra Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.81
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sierra Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sierra Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sierra Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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