ACADEMY OF BUILDING INDUSTRIES
Academy of Building Industries is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Academy of Building Industries Inc. (85540) school district, located in Fort Mohave, AZ with about 115 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.
The Academy of Building Industries (AOBI) is a specialized charter high school located in Fort Mohave, Arizona, designed to bridge the gap between traditional secondary education and vocational career preparation. Unlike a conventional high school, AOBI focuses on integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with hands-on training in various construction and building trades. This unique model allows students to earn their high school diploma while simultaneously gaining industry-recognized skills in fields such as carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and general construction, effectively preparing them for immediate entry into the workforce or post-secondary technical programs.
The school is particularly noted for its practical approach to learning, which emphasizes project-based instruction and mentorship from professionals with real-world experience. By fostering a learning environment that prioritizes vocational proficiency alongside standard state educational requirements, the Academy of Building Industries serves as an essential resource for students who thrive in non-traditional, tactile settings. Its presence in Fort Mohave provides a direct pipeline of skilled labor for the local construction industry, helping students transition from the classroom to viable, high-demand careers upon graduation.
For more information, contact Academy of Building Industries at (928) 788-2601 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
(928) 788-2601
ACADEMY OF BUILDING INDUSTRIES is a public Title I Charter school in Fort Mohave, AZ with about 115 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools - Total Students:
- 115
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 115 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ACADEMY OF BUILDING INDUSTRIES is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 75.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.4%
- Black or African American
- 4.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 33.9%
- Male
- 66.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.