GRAFF CAREER CENTER

1001 E. Chestnut Expy
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802

www.otc.edu

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

The Graff Career Center, located at 1001 E. Chestnut Expressway in Springfield, Missouri, serves as a primary hub for Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC). It is specifically designed to provide students with focused, hands-on training in various vocational and technical fields. The facility is equipped to support programs that bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, aiming to prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce or advancement in their chosen career paths.

As part of the broader OTC system, the center emphasizes industry-relevant education, offering resources that help students develop practical skills in high-demand sectors. Beyond technical training, the Graff Career Center is integrated into the local Springfield community, acting as a gateway for professional development and continuing education. By maintaining a strong connection to local employers and industry standards, the center plays a vital role in supporting the economic health of the region through workforce development and career readiness.

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Total Students

33.8

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:	OZARKS TECHNICAL COMM COLLEGE
Phone:	(417)447-8121
Website:	http://www.otc.edu
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
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

11th

12th