The Clark County School District (CCSD) has plenty to celebrate during National Magnet School Month as 38 programs have been recognized by Magnet Schools of America (MSA).
In making its annual announcement of outstanding Magnet schools, MSA selected 38 CCSD programs at 36 schools as Merit recipients for the 2021-22 school year. 14 CCSD Magnet Schools were awarded Schools of Excellence designation and 22 schools were awarded Schools of Distinction designation.
Two programs at Valley and Rancho High Schools each earned MSA Magnet School of Distinction Awards.
“CCSD provides every student the opportunity to excel in the subjects of their choice by providing southern Nevada families options to tailor their child’s education,” CCSD Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara said. “This recognition by Magnet Schools of America is a result of the ongoing commitment and hard work of our educators, staff, students, and families and we look forward to continuing to set the standard for Nevada schools.”
The following CCSD programs earned the 2021-22 MSA Magnet School of Excellence Award, which is the top merit award category given to a select group of Magnet Schools across the nation that have demonstrated the highest level of excellence in all facets of the merit award application:
- Basic Academy of International Studies
- Brown Academy of International Studies/ International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
- Clarence A. Piggott Academy of International Studies
- Gilbert Academy of Creative Arts
- Helen Anderson Toland International Academy
- Kenny C. Guinn STEM Academy
- Lied STEM Academy
- Robert O. Gibson Leadership Academy
- Roy W. Martin Middle School
- Southeast Career and Technical Academy
- Thurman White Academy of the Performing Arts
- Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy
- Walter Johnson Junior High School Academy of International Studies
- West Career and Technical Academy
Schools of Excellence are eligible to receive monetary awards and are eligible to be named the nation’s top elementary, secondary, or new and emerging Magnet School. One of the Schools of Excellence will also be selected to win $5,000 and the Dr. Ronald P. Simpson Distinguished Merit Award, which is considered the most prestigious Magnet School award in the nation.
The following CCSD programs earned the 2021-22 Magnet School of Distinction Award, which is the second-highest level of awards given to Magnet Schools that have met all the basic requirements outlined in MSA’s merit awards scoring rubric:
- Advanced Technologies Academy
- Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts
- Desert Pines High School/ Desert Pines Magnet Academy
- East Career and Technical Academy
- Ed W. Clark High School
- Eldorado High School
- Hyde Park Middle School and the Academy of Science and Mathematics
- Jo Mackey iLead Academy for the Digital Sciences
- K.O. Knudson Academy of the Arts
- Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
- Lomie G. Heard Technology Academy
- Mabel Hoggard Math and Science Magnet School: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
- McCaw STEAM Academy
- Mike O’Callaghan Middle School i3 Learn Academy
- Northwest Career and Technical Academy
- Rancho High School Academy of Aviation Science & Technology
- Rancho High School Academy of Pre-Medicine
- Roger D. Gehring Academy of Science and Technology/STEM
- Southwest Career and Technical Academy
- The STEAM Academy @ Cashman Middle School
- The STEM and Medical Academy at Jim Bridger Middle School
- Valley High School International Baccalaureate Program
- Valley High School Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
- Walter Bracken STEAM Academy
“The tremendous work being done in our Magnet Schools continues to set the example of what the students can accomplish when given the opportunity,” CCSD Magnet Schools Director Rachel Reid said. “The MSA awards show that CCSD schools provide students with equal opportunities to discover their talents and abilities.”
To learn more about Magnet Schools of America, visit magnet.edu. For more information about CCSD Magnet Schools, visit magnet.ccsd.net.
