COLUMBIA BASIN TECHNICAL SKILLS CENTER

Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center is a Title I public high school that is part of the Moses Lake School District school district, located in Moses Lake, WA with about 19 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 1:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center (CBTech), located in Moses Lake, Washington, serves as a specialized regional facility designed to provide high school students with advanced career and technical education (CTE). By partnering with local school districts, the center offers juniors and seniors the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and professional certifications in high-demand fields. The curriculum is specifically structured to bridge the gap between secondary education and the workforce, allowing students to earn dual credit and industry-recognized credentials while still completing their high school diploma requirements.

The programs at CBTech are tailored to meet the needs of the regional economy, featuring specialized training in areas such as healthcare, precision machining, information technology, construction, and criminal justice. Beyond technical instruction, the center emphasizes professional soft skills, such as leadership, work ethic, and collaboration. By providing students with access to industry-standard equipment and experienced instructors, CBTech creates a direct pipeline for students to transition into stable careers, vocational training programs, or post-secondary degree paths immediately upon graduation.

For more information, contact Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center at (509) 766-2650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.