Garrard County Area Technology Center

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

The Garrard County Area Technology Center (ATC), located in Lancaster, Kentucky, serves as a vital vocational training hub for students within the Garrard County School District and surrounding areas. The institution is dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional secondary education and the workforce by offering specialized career and technical education (CTE) programs. By providing hands-on training in high-demand industrial and technical fields, the school prepares students to earn industry-recognized certifications and gain practical experience before they graduate.

The curriculum at the Garrard County ATC is designed to meet the evolving needs of the modern economy, focusing on skill sets that lead directly to career advancement or post-secondary education. Students have access to state-of-the-art equipment and instruction in areas such as welding, automotive technology, and other skilled trades. By fostering partnerships with local businesses and emphasizing technical proficiency alongside soft-skill development, the center plays a crucial role in empowering students to become competitive candidates in the regional labor market.

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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:	Kentucky Tech System
Phone:	(859)792-2144
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
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

Ungraded

Adult Ed