Deshler Career Technical Center

www.tuscumbia.k12.al.us

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Deshler Career Technical Center, located in Tuscumbia, Alabama, serves as a specialized vocational extension of the Tuscumbia City School system. The facility is dedicated to providing high school students with hands-on, industry-aligned training that prepares them for both immediate entry into the workforce and post-secondary educational opportunities. By bridging the gap between traditional classroom learning and practical application, the center plays a vital role in equipping students with the technical proficiencies required to compete in a modern, skill-based economy.

The center offers a variety of Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, allowing students to earn certifications and gain expertise in specialized trades. Through these programs, students engage in experiential learning that fosters problem-solving skills, professional responsibility, and technical literacy. By aligning its curriculum with local labor market demands, the Deshler Career Technical Center acts as a foundational asset for the Tuscumbia community, empowering students to pursue stable career paths while supporting the regional economic landscape.

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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:	Tuscumbia City
Phone:	(256)389-2900
Website:	http://www.tuscumbia.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	9th - 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

9th

10th

11th

12th