ADA PROFESSIONAL-TECHNICAL CENTER

1900 WEST PINE
MERIDIAN, ID 83642

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

The Ada Professional-Technical Center (APTC), located in Meridian, Idaho, serves as a specialized educational facility focused on career and technical education (CTE) for students in the West Ada School District. The school functions as a hub for hands-on, industry-aligned learning, offering high school students the opportunity to develop practical skills in various professional fields. By bridging the gap between traditional classroom instruction and real-world application, the center prepares students for both the modern workforce and post-secondary educational programs.

The curriculum at APTC is designed to be immersive, providing students with access to specialized labs, modern equipment, and experienced instructors who often bring industry expertise to the classroom. Programs offered typically span diverse sectors such as health sciences, information technology, skilled trades, and engineering, allowing students to earn certifications, gain professional experience, and explore potential career pathways while still in high school. Ultimately, the center plays a vital role in the district by fostering technical proficiency, critical thinking, and career readiness among its student body.

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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:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
Phone:	(208)855-4198
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
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Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
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NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
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

10th

11th

12th