The Center for Technology - Essex

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51

2 Educational Drive Suite 200
Essex Junction, VT 05452

www.ewsd.org/cte

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Center for Technology, Essex (CTE) is a premier career and technical education (CTE) facility located in Essex Junction, Vermont. Serving high school students from across the region, the center is dedicated to providing rigorous, hands-on professional training that bridges the gap between traditional classroom learning and real-world career preparation. By integrating academic rigor with technical skill development, CTE empowers students to graduate with industry-recognized certifications, technical proficiency, and a clear vision for their post-secondary futures.

The school offers a diverse range of technical programs—spanning fields such as engineering, health sciences, digital media, culinary arts, and skilled trades—all designed to meet the demands of a modern, evolving workforce. Beyond technical training, CTE emphasizes essential professional skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. Through partnerships with local businesses and post-secondary institutions, the center provides students with meaningful pathways toward both advanced higher education and immediate entry into high-growth career sectors.

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Total Students

41.4

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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51
Phone:	(802)879-5558
Website:	http://www.ewsd.org/cte
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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