EVIT - EAST VALLEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

EVIT - East Valley Institute of Technology is a public high school that is part of the East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) school district, located in Mesa, AZ with about 170 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 52 teachers, EVIT - East Valley Institute of Technology has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is a premier public career and technical education (CTE) district based in Mesa, Arizona, serving students from multiple school districts across the East Valley. Unlike a traditional high school, EVIT functions as a specialized training center that provides tuition-free career preparation to high school juniors and seniors, as well as affordable professional programs for adults. The institution is designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and the workforce, offering hands-on instruction in over 40 industry-specific fields, including nursing, aviation, culinary arts, automotive technology, welding, and digital media.

By integrating rigorous academic standards with industry-recognized certifications and professional-grade technology, EVIT empowers students to graduate with both a high school diploma and the competitive skills necessary for immediate employment or advanced post-secondary studies. The campus environment mirrors real-world workplace settings, allowing students to earn college credit, build professional portfolios, and participate in internships before they even leave high school. As a cornerstone of the regional economy, EVIT plays a vital role in local workforce development by producing highly trained, job-ready professionals in high-demand technical sectors.

For more information, contact EVIT - East Valley Institute of Technology at (480) 461-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.