Opened as the Southern Nevada Vocational Technical Center in 1966, it was the first public educational institution of its kind launched by the Clark County School District.

SECTA is a four-year comprehensive high school accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission, designed to offer career technical training programs with an academic curriculum.

It is located on top of the Whitney Mesa Nature Preserve, which is right next to Thurman White Middle School.

[2] The academic majors include:[3] Advanced Manufacturing Architectural Design Automotive Technology Construction Technology Cosmetology Culinary Arts Cybersecurity Digital Game Development Medical Professions Multimedia Communications Sports Medicine Teaching and Training SECTA students won 13 Gold, 24 Silver, and 19 Bronze Medals in the 2012 SkillsUSA State Competition.

It competes in the Southeast Division of the Sunrise 4A Region in every sport sponsored by the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association with the exceptions of football, track and field, and wrestling.