Dekalb Technical Center

DeKalb County
409 Main St E
Rainsville, AL 35986
High School 10th - 12th
School Overview
The DeKalb Technical Center, located in Rainsville, Alabama, functions as a specialized educational facility under the DeKalb County School District. Designed to bridge the gap between traditional high school academics and the workforce, the center offers career and technical education (CTE) programs that allow students to gain hands-on experience in various vocational fields. By focusing on industry-relevant skills, the institution helps prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into specialized trade careers.

The center serves as an essential resource for students looking to earn industry-recognized certifications and develop practical expertise in areas such as skilled trades, technology, and health sciences. Through its partnership with the broader DeKalb County school system, the Technical Center plays a vital role in the regional economy by training a pipeline of skilled workers. Students attending the center benefit from a curriculum that emphasizes real-world application, mentorship, and technical proficiency, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the demands of a modern, competitive job market.
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School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: DeKalb County
Phone: (256)638-4421
Website: http://www.dekalbk12.org
Grade Range: 10th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
10th
11th
12th
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Alternative School
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