There are two helpful (but not necessarily full proof) ways that I found of determining how practitioner based a program was when I was searching. The first was looking at if the program had a required assistantship/how many required practicum experiences there were. Schools that are more loose-y goosey with assistantships are often less focus on practice. The other thing that I looked at was whether or not writing a thesis was required. Programs that require a thesis can often be more theory based. Again these aren't completely 100% true for every program, but when you're wading through dozens of programs, it can be helpful.
I'd also disagree a little with some of the previous advice. If the programs in the region you want to be in are a good fit, go for it, but if not don't be afraid to be a bit all over the board. I'm from California, and I hope to work in California after I finish my masters program. I applied to University of Vermont, Bowling Green, Indiana University, University of Denver, and Rutgers. Did interviews get tricky and expensive? Yep, but I'm absolutely 100% happy with my program, and I knew I didn't like not a single program in California. At the end of the day, going to a school that isn't a fit because it's in a region you like, isn't always the smartest decisions