Advanced Technologies Academy in Las Vegas, Nevada

“A-tech is a very stressful school. The kids that go here need to be ready for a HUGE challenge. The most population at this school are fresh men. Most of the other kids realize its too much of a challenge and get out of the school. I would understand why. It is a very hard school. I regret choosing it.”
This review was posted by a student.

“I'm currently a freshman in Atech and I am loving every single moment of it. My classmates are friendly and really focused-which motivates me to do better everyday.The classes move at a college level pace and I think it really helps you to do good when you're in college-plus the teachers teach in very exciting ways.I never thought I would even love school this much that I don't mind waking up really early.I just love everything about the school...indeed the best in Nevada.”
This review was posted by a student.

“It prepares you incredibly well for college. The students are focused, the teachers are committed. It's ranked as the number one high school in Nevada for a reason. If there's a dedicated school that works long, hard hours to ensure that its students succeed, this school is it. It truly deserves this money.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“A-TECH was an amazing school that really helped prepare me for college. It's definitely, absolutely, and beyond the palest shadow of any doubt, the best high school in the state of Nevada.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“School is so diverse yet unified, all kind of different students, education is top notch, it's a small school so everyone knows each other.”
This review was posted by a other.

“This high school was the highlight of my teenage years. It provided me with a strong, core group of friends, most of which I see continuing on with me in my life for years. It effortlessly prepared me for the future, both in college and in the real world and I feel I'm better off from attending. Some of the teachers have been working there since its inception in the middle of the 1990s. They were always willing to add extra work; they were always excited about what they taught. I've since graduated from the institution, I am now a Junior attending Arizona State University getting my Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture. I can wholeheartedly state that A-Tech directly led to where I am now and I'm extremely proud of it.”
This review was posted by a student.

“I loved the environment, the teachers, and the welcome-ness I received everyday but everyone there.”
This review was posted by a student.

“I love Advanced Technologies Academy because it provides public school students with an awesome chance to succeed.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“ATech provides a safe, friendly environment where students can be themselves and enjoy an academically challenging curriculum even if they survive on only 4 hours sleep.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Stress, as you have probably seen in the other reviews, is quite prevalent here. Stress also leads to unnecessary hostility, and also one of the major contributions to the 'lack of school spirit.' However, I have heard that there will be a new grassroots movement starting from within the student body to counter this. Be a part of the revolution.”
This review was posted by a student.

“I attend this school currently. I feel like I am learning more in a quarter than average student yearly. High academic achievement at this school are very high stressed. The student body who chose to go in the A.P. path at this school never go to bed earlier than midnight on school days. Basically, this prepares you for the world of college. Yet, one regard to going here is the lack of spirit among the students. Every student doesn't enjoy their experience to the fullest. There is one assembly a year, no field trips, dances are extremely empty, and no sport-related activities what so ever. Stress level is very high...many students do not get enough sleep (less than 5 hours a day) so they end up cranky and cramming everything in a 'tank full of gas'. Overall, this school needs a major make over to lower stress of the students.”
This review was posted by a student.

“Advanced Technologies Academy is one of the nicest schools in the Las Vegas area. Students actually get an opportunity to learn, the facility is clean, and nearly every room has computers.”
This review was posted by a student.

“Originally written 8/25/07 I would agree from personal experience that Advanced Technologies Academy (A-TECH) is the top high school here in Las Vegas. After much research our daughter chose A-TECH, tested and was admitted. She was able to take the standard six subjects at Honors and AP level plus an additional two subject major: Computer Science. Eight subjects in all. Through A-TECH's program she was able to graduate with an Honors Degree which included an additional eight credits in Computer Science. She was accepted at all of the colleges she applied to including Wellesley, Stanford and MIT. She chose MIT and is currently a Freshman there.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Advanced Technologies Academy is academically challenging, safe, clean but it also is a very High Stress enviroment! Dances, Senior trips cancel for no attendance. You miss out on so much and your teachers keep you so busy with homework your lucky to catch a movie with a friend on the weekends. If your ready to give up everything to come here then this is the place for you.”
This review was posted by a student.

“Great School! My son made it to Stanford!!!!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I love this school. Very friendly and clean.”
This review was posted by a student.

“Advanced Technologies is not the same school that it used to be. It is like any other school at this point.”
This review was posted by a student.

“A-tech is fun, safe, and educational. The staff is friendly (many are very funny) and they all really care about how the kids are doing in the class. No parent should feel worried about safety at school, there are very little student-student conflicts and A-tech is very diverse so there is very little racial conflict. As a student, I have not felt once physically unsafe and the school has an enjoyable atmosphere. A-tech has been fun, safe and a truly an inspiring place to learn.”
This review was posted by a student.

“My son just completed A tech and it is one of the best schools I have come across in its academic standards. The staff are wonderful and dedicated to making the students give of their best. My experience with the school has been nothing but excellent.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Advanced Technologies Academy is a great school for learning about new types of technology. Because it is a magnet school, it has different program areas of study (8). The school has recieved many awards for its excellence in education.”
This review was posted by a student.

“A-Tech is best defined by the excellence in academics it lives up to and its highly diverse programs ranging from Law to Business to Computer Science to CADD. We do not have any sports teams as we are a magnet school. Students participate in sports through their home zoned schools. A-Tech rocks and if your really super smart, you should go here for a challenge. A-Tech isn't just about smart people though. It is about people who want to learn a specific skill through the many programs offered here. Class sizes are really small and all the teachers care. Advanced Technologies Academy is a blue ribbon school that has been visited by many top people like Laura Bush. Application required.”
This review was posted by a student.