CENTER FOR CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Center for Career & Technical Education is a public high school that is part of the Allegany County Public Schools school district, located in Cresaptown, MD with about 269 students offering grade levels from 11th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 26 teachers, Center for Career & Technical Education has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 **Center for Career & Technical Education (CCTE)**, located in Cresaptown, Maryland, serves as a specialized high school facility within the Allegany County Public Schools system. The institution is dedicated to providing students with rigorous academic instruction paired with hands-on, industry-standard vocational training. By focusing on career-readiness, the center aims to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and the professional workforce, preparing students for both immediate post-graduation employment and continued post-secondary education.
The curriculum at CCTE covers a diverse array of technical fields—such as health occupations, automotive technology, construction, culinary arts, and information technology—allowing students to earn industry-recognized certifications while completing their high school requirements. Through partnerships with local businesses and community organizations, the school provides a practical environment where students can develop technical proficiency, leadership skills, and a professional work ethic, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the evolving demands of the modern economy.
For more information, contact Center for Career & Technical Education at (301) 729-6486 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cresaptown, MD 21502-5671
(301) 729-6486
http://acps.allconet.org/ccte/
CENTER FOR CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION is a public school in Cresaptown, MD with about 269 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Career & Technical School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Allegany County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 269
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 269 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTER FOR CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 40.1%
- Male
- 59.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.