Our class rankings are based on this figure. Students apply in 8th or 9th grade by application. Acceptance is based on academics, test scores, teacher recommendations, and interest in a selected program area as demonstrated in a writing sample. Approximately 1,000 applications are received each year for an available 200 seats.
Students select from eight program areas.
Students complete Advanced Placement, Honors level, dual credit and early studies programs. Students from the academy graduate with approximately 6-8 credits more than the Nevada state requirement for graduation. The School Advanced Technologies Academy, recently recognized by the state of Nevada for outstanding student performance and test scores, was developed to provide students with the necessary education and training to compete in the highly technological world of today and tomorrow. The faculty of the academy are trained and representative of the field in which they teach. Additional training and enhancement were provided for academy faculty in all facets of computer hardware, software and networking technology.