Career and Technical Education Center

2550 Buckingham Road
Burlington, NC 27217

www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/ctec

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Career Technical Education Center (CTEC) in Burlington, North Carolina, serves as a specialized high school facility dedicated to providing students with hands-on, industry-aligned training. Operating under the Alamance-Burlington School System, the center focuses on bridging the gap between traditional classroom learning and professional career readiness. By offering a diverse range of vocational programs, the school allows students to gain practical skills and industry-recognized certifications in fields such as skilled trades, technology, health sciences, and public safety.

The primary mission of CTEC is to prepare students for the modern workforce or post-secondary education by fostering technical competence and professional soft skills. Through partnerships with local businesses and organizations, the center provides students with authentic learning experiences, including apprenticeships and internships. By integrating academic curriculum with real-world application, CTEC plays a vital role in the regional economy, equipping local students with the specialized tools necessary to succeed in a competitive, evolving job market.

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Total Students

13.8

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:	Alamance-Burlington Schools
Phone:	(336)570-6092
Website:	http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/ctec
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
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

9th

10th

11th

12th