GLADES CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY AT WEST TECH

2625 STATE ROAD 715
BELLE GLADE, FL 33430

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

The Glades Construction Academy at West Tech, located in Belle Glade, Florida, is a specialized career and technical education facility operated by the School District of Palm Beach County. Designed to serve the local community, the academy focuses on bridging the gap between secondary education and the workforce by providing students with hands-on training in high-demand construction trades. Through its curriculum, the school aims to equip students with the industry-recognized certifications and practical skills necessary to pursue immediate employment or further technical studies in fields such as carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and masonry.

By operating under the umbrella of the Palm Beach County school system, the academy emphasizes both academic proficiency and vocational mastery. The facility serves as a vital resource in the Glades region, fostering economic development by preparing a skilled labor pool to meet the evolving needs of the construction industry. The program not only teaches the technical "nuts and bolts" of building but also instills professional standards, safety protocols, and the work ethic required to succeed in competitive trade environments.

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Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

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:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)829-4675
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th