Clark County School District (CCSD) Magnet programs continue to earn national praise for providing students access to academic opportunities. 41 CCSD programs earned top honors from Magnet Schools of America (MSA) for the 2024–2025 school year. This tops the District’s 35 programs recognized for the 2023–2024 school year.
The Magnet and theme-based schools association recognized 41 CCSD programs across 40 schools for their excellence. Five CCSD Magnet programs earned the prestigious Top School of Excellence award, 23 received the Magnet School of Excellence title, and 13 were honored with the Magnet School of Distinction award.
“CCSD’s magnet schools provide students and their families with access to options to prepare students for academic and career opportunities in their chosen field,” CCSD Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell said. “We are grateful for Magnet Schools of America for recognizing the hard work and passion that our educators demonstrate daily to provide students with the opportunity to grow.”
The following CCSD programs earned the 2024–2025 MSA Top Magnet School of Excellence Award:
- Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts
- Hyde Park Academy of Science and Mathematics
- K. O. Knudson Academy of the Arts
- Mike O’Callaghan i3 Learn Academy
- Roger D. Gehring Academy of Science and Technology
The following CCSD programs earned the 2024–2025 MSA Magnet School of Excellence Award:
- B. Mahlon Brown Academy of International Studies
- Basic Academy of International Studies – International Baccalaureate Program
- Canyon Springs High School Leadership and Law Preparatory Academy
- Clarence A. Piggott Academy of International Studies
- Eldorado High School
- Gordon McCaw STEAM Academy
- Helen Anderson Toland International Academy
- Jo Mackey iLead Academy for the Digital Sciences
- Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
- Lied STEM Academy
- Lomie G. Heard Technology Academy
- Mabel W. Hoggard Math and Science Magnet School
- Northwest Career and Technical Academy
- Rancho High School – Academy of Aviation Technology
- Roy W. Martin Middle School – International Baccalaureate
- Sandy Searles Miller Academy of International Studies
- Sheila Tarr Academy of International Studies
- Southwest Career and Technical Academy
- Spring Valley High School – International Baccalaureate Program
- The STEAM Academy at James Cashman Middle School
- The STEM and Medical Academy at Jim Bridger Middle School
- Thurman White Academy of the Performing Arts
- Walter Bracken STEAM Academy
The following CCSD programs earned the 2024–2025 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:
- Advanced Technologies Academy
- Desert Pines Magnet Academy
- East Career and Technical Academy
- Ed W. Clark High School
- John C. Fremont Professional Development Middle School, Academy of Medical Sciences
- Kenny C. Guinn STEM Academy
- Rancho High School – Academy of Pre-Medicine
- Robert O. Gibson Leadership Academy
- Southeast Career and Technical Academy
- Valley High School
- Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy
- Walter Johnson Junior High School Academy of International Studies
- West Career and Technical Academy
“Our Magnet programs allow equal access to unique learning opportunities for our community, and we are grateful for the recognition from Magnet Schools of America,” CCSD Magnet Schools Director Sheryl Colgan said. “This national recognition would not be possible without the efforts of our educators, students, and the community.”
Principals at all 40 schools will be recognized and receive their awards during an awards ceremony at MSA’s National Conference in April.
The top honors come just as MSA prepares to celebrate National Magnet Schools Month in February. The District is also preparing to add a new Magnet program at South Career and Technical Academy for the 2025-2026 school year.
For more information about CCSD Magnet Schools, visit magnet.ccsd.net.
