GIFT-Mt. Turnbull Academy

Gila Institute for Technology (79387)
297 E US HIGHWAY 70
BYLAS, AZ 85530
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
GIFT-Mt. Turnbull Academy, located in Bylas, Arizona, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Gila Institute for Technology (GIFT) vocational district. The academy is designed to provide high school students in the region with expanded access to Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. By bridging the gap between traditional secondary education and workforce readiness, the school focuses on equipping students with practical, industry-specific skills that are directly applicable to the modern job market.

The curriculum at the Mt. Turnbull Academy is centered on hands-on learning, offering students the opportunity to earn professional certifications and college credits while still in high school. Through its partnership with the larger GIFT district, the academy leverages regional resources to offer programs in technical and vocational fields, aiming to foster economic development within the community. The institution plays a vital role in supporting local students by providing them with a clear pathway toward higher education or immediate employment in specialized career sectors.
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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: Gila Institute for Technology (79387)
Phone: (928)475-3050
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:1 No
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* 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