Academics

No. Mid-Year enrollments or transfers from ANY school within or outside of CCSD are not permitted, including from other CTA schools.

Our campus for the 2026-2027 school year will consist of 9th and 10th graders.

By 2029, we will have grades 9 through 12.

• Magnet Applications Open: First Monday of October.

• On-Time Applications Close for the 2026-2027 school year: January 13, 2026

• On-Time Lottery Notifications: March 2nd, 2026

• Late Applications Open: March 23rd, 2026

• Late Applications Close: On the 10th day of school

• School Choice Fair #1: October 11, 2025 from 9 AM- 12 PM at Clark High School (4291 Pennwood Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89102)

• School Choice Fair #2: November 15, 2025 from 9 AM- 12 PM at Rancho High School (1900 Searles Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101)

• South CTA Preview Night: December 10, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 PM 

• School Choice Fair #3: March 28, 2026 from 8 AM- 12 PM at Silverado High School (1650 Silver Hawk Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89123)

• New Student Welcome: May 1st, 2026 from 4 PM - 8 PM

• Visit us: 225 E Starr Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89183

• Office Hours for the 2026-2027 School Year: 7:30 AM - 4 PM

• Call us: 702-799-1111

The Magnet Contract outlines the expectations for the performance and continuation of attendance for all students participating in any Magnet Program or School. 

The primary topics addressed in this contract are:

• Enrollment Standards
• Academic Standards
• Attendance Standards
• Behavior Standards

All students are expected to abide by the expectations outlined in the Magnet Contract.

1. Log in to the application portal: http://applyccsd.schoolmint.com

2. Click on "View Submitted Applications"

3. Click on the pencil icon on the right-hand side

4. Click on the "Magnet Contract" in the menu on the left-hand side

5. Acknowledge and Sign

6. Click on "Save & Exit" **NOTE: DO NOT click "Save & Continue"**

To learn more about South CTA’s mission and our innovative approach to project-based learning, we encourage you to explore the detailed program and academy information available right here on our website by clicking the About Us tab.

For a closer look at our campus culture and daily student life, be sure to follow us on our official Instagram and Facebook pages linked at the bottom of our website!

Once you accept your seat to attend South CTA, you'll receive an email with the google form to complete your course selection. You may also contact our School Counselors for more information. To find their contact information, please visit our Counselor Corner page, where the contact information for the appropriate counselor for your students academy will be listed.

Because we are a Career and Technical Academy, we will not be offering NIAA Sport. However, students can be enrolled at South CTA and also try out and play MIAA at their zoned school.

To find out your zoned school you may visit ccsd.net/zoning to search for your zoned school.

For additional Athletics Information, please visit the CCSD Athletics Department.

• Be zoned Liberty, Coronado, and Silverado HS, AND
• Live 2+ miles from South CTA

South CTA has a late bus (Monday through Thursday) for students who normally qualify for CCSD transportation.

Our school day is split between Odd and Even days. Students attend 4 classes each day and will have 8 classes total.

At South CTA, our students stay active and engaged through a diverse selection of clubs and intramural sports, all of which are detailed in our Clubs & Activities section. We empower student leadership by allowing you to establish new clubs tailored to your unique interests with administrative approval.

Additionally, every student belongs to a CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) specifically aligned with their CTE Program, providing professional networking and competitive opportunities. To see these vibrant communities in action, don't forget to follow our journey on Instagram and Facebook!

South CTA hosts a variety of energetic dances and assemblies throughout the school year to celebrate our school spirit. Students also participate in our signature Academy Competitions, where everyone belongs to either the Innovation Academy or the Leadership Academy based on their program area.

These academies compete year-round to earn points, all striving for the ultimate honor: winning the prestigious Vanguard Cup.

If your student hasn't yet earned high school credit for Computer Science and Applications in middle school, we strongly recommend registering for summer school to complete this requirement. For current CCSD students, simply contact your middle school counselor once registration opens to enroll; non-CCSD students should reach out directly to the Nevada Learning Academy (NVLA) to sign up for their online summer sessions.

Please keep in mind that there is a tuition fee for summer school this year. Outside of the computer science requirement, we generally do not recommend taking extra summer courses unless a student is credit deficient and needs to catch up to stay on track for graduation.

South CTA does not require school uniforms; instead, we follow the CCSD Standard Student Dress Code. This allows students to express their individuality while maintaining a respectful and focused learning environment.

However, because we are a career-technical academy, many of our programs include Professional Dress Days to prepare students for their future industries. Whether it's scrubs for medical programs or business attire for leadership tracks, specific requirements and dates will be communicated directly to students by their program teachers.