HARMS ADV TECH CENTER-WNCC

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

The Harms Advanced Technology Center (HATC) serves as a specialized extension of Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Positioned as a hub for technical innovation and workforce development, the facility is designed to bridge the gap between traditional academic instruction and the specific requirements of the modern regional economy. By housing state-of-the-art laboratories and specialized classrooms, the center focuses on providing students with hands-on experience in high-demand industrial and technical fields.

The center plays a critical role in the community by offering a variety of vocational programs, professional certifications, and customized training solutions for local businesses. Because it functions as part of the WNCC system, the Harms Center emphasizes accessible, career-oriented education that prepares graduates for immediate entry into the workforce. Through its focus on advanced technology and collaborative partnerships with area industries, the HATC serves as a cornerstone for economic growth and vocational excellence in the Nebraska Panhandle.

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Total Students

2.7

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:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 13
Phone:	(308)635-0206
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.7
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

10th

11th

12th