More than 30 CCSD magnet programs recognized nationally
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Clark County School District earned national recognition for its Magnet programs in the 2023-2024 school year, with more than 30 programs receiving honors from Magnet Schools of America.
MSA, the national association for Magnet and theme-based schools, chose 35 CCSD programs as merit recipients: nine received Top School of Excellence, seven received Magnet School of Excellence, and 18 were awarded the Magnet School of Distinction.
“CCSD’s Magnet School offerings receive top honors again this school year, continuing to show we offer the most robust choice options for Nevada students,” CCSD Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara said. “The recognition from MSA fuels us to continue expanding Magnet programs throughout the District and providing CCSD students with additional choices as they pursue their dreams.”
“We are so pleased to have once again our Magnet Schools receive national recognition by Magnet Schools of America,” CCSD Magnet Schools Director Sheryl Colgan said. “Our Magnet programs allow equal access to unique learning opportunities for our community and provide an avenue for students to expand their career opportunities with authentic application of their learned skills.”
The following CCSD programs earned the 2023–24 MSA Top Magnet School of Excellence Award:
Advanced Technologies Academy
Hyde Park Academy of Science and Mathematics
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
Mabel Hoggard Math and Science Magnet Elementary School
Mike O’Callaghan i3 Learn Academy
Roger D. Gehring Academy of Science and Technology
Sandy Searles Miller Academy for International Studies
Thurman White Academy of the Performing Arts
Walter Bracken STEAM Academy
The following CCSD programs earned the 2023–24 MSA Magnet School of Excellence Award:
East Career and Technical Academy
Eldorado High School Magnet – Technology and Military Science
Gilbert Academy of Creative Arts
Jo Mackey iLead Academy for the Digital Sciences
Roy W. Martin Middle School – International Baccalaureate
Sheila Tarr Academy of International Studies
West Career and Technical Academy
The following CCSD programs earned the 2023–24 MSA Magnet School of Distinction Award, which is given to Magnet Schools that have met all the basic requirements outlined in MSA’s merit awards scoring rubric:
Basic Academy of International Studies
Brown Academy of International Studies
Clarence A. Piggott Academy of International Studies
Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts
Gordon McCaw STEAM Academy
Helen Anderson Toland International Academy
James Cashman Middle School, Academy of Mathematics, Science and Engineering
K.O. Knudson Academy of the Arts
Lied STEM Academy
Northwest Career and Technical Academy
Rancho High School – Academy of Aviation Technology
Rancho High School – Academy of Pre-Medicine
Southeast Career and Technical Academy
Southwest Career and Technical Academy
Spring Valley High School – International Baccalaureate
The STEM and Medical Academy at Jim Bridger Middle School
Valley High School – International Baccalaureate
Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy
Walter Johnson Junior High School Academy of International Studies
For the 2022-2023 school year, 29 Magnet school programs were recognized. For more information about CCSD Magnet Schools, click this link.
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