Upper Valley Career Center

(937)778-1980

910 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The Upper Valley Career Center (UVCC), located in Piqua, Ohio, serves as a premier technical and vocational education hub for high school students and adult learners across the Miami County region. The institution focuses on bridging the gap between traditional classroom academics and real-world workforce demands by offering a wide array of career-technical programs. Students have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials, college credit, and hands-on experience in fields ranging from engineering, healthcare, and culinary arts to construction trades, agriculture, and digital media.

Beyond its technical curriculum, the school emphasizes professional development, leadership through organizations like SkillsUSA and FFA, and direct collaboration with local business partners to ensure students are "workplace ready" upon graduation. By providing a blend of rigorous technical training and academic support, the Upper Valley Career Center functions as a vital resource for both local economic development and individual student success, empowering learners to pursue either immediate career paths or further higher education with confidence.

910

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upper Valley Career Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	847
Hispanic	19
Black	10
Asian	5
Two or More	29

White
847 (93.1 %)
Two or More
29 (3.2 %)
Hispanic
19 (2.1 %)
Black
10 (1.1 %)
Asian
5 (0.5 %)

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:	Upper Valley Career Center
Phone:	(937)778-1980
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	910
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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

Grade 11 491

Grade 12 419