Looking for Military High Schools in Las Vegas

Hey guys! I'm currently a junior in Las Vegas thinking about changing my life path a little bit. I've started considering military high school as an alternative. Anybody knows any reputable military high schools in the Las Vegas area? What kind of programs do they offer and how do the admissions work? Thanks in advance!

Hello! It's great that you're considering varied pathways. In the Las Vegas area, one military school option is the "Nevada Youth Challenge Academy" located in Carlin, Nevada - albeit not in Las Vegas itself. This is a part of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program, which is a 17-month voluntary program that helps at-risk youth between the ages of 16 and 18 get their lives back on track. They typically operate through cycles, like semesters, and include a residential phase (around 5 months) followed by a post-residency phase (around 12 months).

For admission, applicants must meet several criteria including being a US citizen or legal resident, being drug-free, and not having felony charges. The Academy provides a focus on leadership, cooperation, and academic skills, while living in a structured environment.

You may also want to consider looking into JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps) programs within public high schools in Las Vegas. These programs provide military education, alongside regular high school curriculum, without any commitment to join the military after high school.

For instance, there are several high schools including Rancho High School, Basic Academy of International Studies, and Clark High School, in the greater Las Vegas area offering JROTC programs in partnership with different branches of the military (like the Air Force, Army and Navy). These offer students an insight into military culture, structure, and discipline alongside their regular studies.

Remember, military high schools and JROTC programs are not the only routes into the military, if that's what you're considering longer-term. There are avenues like enlisting after graduating from a regular high school or applying to a service academy for college.

As always, make sure to do some research and reach out to these institutions for detailed and current information on their programs and admission process. Good luck with your decision!