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Advanced Technologies Academy
Level: High School
Grades: 9-12
Year Magnet Program Established: 1994
Magnet Type: Whole School
School Type: Urban
Magnet School Enrollment: 1,201
Total School Enrollment: 1,201
Programs offered: Architectural Design, Biomedical Science, Business Management, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, and Graphic Design.
Curriculum:Project Lead the Way, High School of Business, Project-Based Learning, Blended Learning
Unique School Features:Collaboration Focus (student union area), Flexible Seating in math classes, Video production studio, Engineering Lab, Robotics Lab, Architecture Lab, and Cybersecurity Lab
Awards/Distinctions:Governor’s STEM School, National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence (2019, 2011, & 2003), US News America’s Top 300 High School (2013-2021), National ACT Exemplary High School for College & Career Readiness (2016), & Magnet School of Excellence.
School Website: www.atech.org
Promo Video: Advanced Technologies Academy
Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy
Level: High School
Grades: 9-12
Year Magnet Program Established: 2009
Magnet Type: Whole School
School Type: Urban
Magnet School Enrollment: 841
Total School Enrollment: 841
Programs offered: Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Forensic Science, 911 Dispatch, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Cybersecurity
Curriculum: Project Based Learning, “We the People” Competitions, Dual credit courses, AP and CTE courses, International Certification in Police, Medical and Fire dispatching, EMT certification through the National Registry Exam, School-wide scenario competition for seniors.
Unique School Features: Largest 911 training dispatch lab in country, Full ambulance lab, Brand new mock courtroom, Law Enforcement MILO simulator, Police training car, Mock crime scene lab, CyberPatriot Competition, Internships & Mentorships, School Ambassadors leadership training, Small student population, Standard Student Attire, 100% 1-to-1 chromebook school, 25+ clubs including BRINC STEM Drone club
Awards/Distinctions: Nevada Five Star High Achieving School (2018-2019), Magnet School of Excellence (2020), National Blue Ribbon School (2020), Superintendent Honor Roll (2020), Nevada Shining Star School (2016-2018), US News & World Report Top 100 Schools in Nevada & Top 100 Magnet Schools (2015-2020), US News and World Report Best Magnet School in Nevada (2019), National Council of Excellence Student Council (2015-2019), Silver Star State Student Council Award (2012-2019), First place Unit 1 & Unit 4 ‘We the People’ Competition (2018), Nevada Association for Career & Technical Education Innovative CTE Program Award & Next Generation 911 Awareness and Education Award (2020), Magnet Teacher of the year (2019), College Board’s Computer Science Female Diversity Award (2019), James Madison Fellowship Award (2016), Nevada CTE Distinguished Program Award (2020), JROTC Gold Star Instructor Awards.
School Website: www.vtcta.org
Promo Video: Veterans Tribute Career & Technical Academy