WILKES-BARRE AREA CTC

Wilkes-Barre Area CTC is a public high school that is part of the Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center school district, located in Wilkes-Barre, PA offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade.

The Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center (WBACTC), located on Jumper Road in Plains Township, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the Wilkes-Barre area. The institution is dedicated to providing high-quality vocational and technical training that prepares students for both the modern workforce and post-secondary education. By blending traditional academics with specialized, hands-on instruction, the center equips students with the practical skills and industry certifications necessary to succeed in a variety of competitive professional fields.

The school offers a diverse range of technical programs, spanning industries such as construction trades, health sciences, culinary arts, computer technology, and automotive mechanics. Beyond technical proficiency, WBACTC emphasizes work-readiness and professionalism, fostering partnerships with local businesses to ensure their curriculum remains relevant to current economic demands. Through its commitment to experiential learning, the center plays a key role in the regional community by developing a skilled talent pipeline and providing students with a clear, direct pathway to long-term career stability.

For more information, contact Wilkes-Barre Area CTC at (570) 822-4131 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

Jumper Road Plains Township
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705-0699
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School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Career & Technical School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
Not Reported
Teachers:
40.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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