CRADOCK TECHNICAL & CAREER CENTER

Portsmouth City Public Schools
4300 George Washington Highway
Portsmouth, VA 23702
Not applicable N - N
School Overview
Cradock Technical & Career Center, located in Portsmouth, Virginia, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to providing students with practical, hands-on training in various career and technical education (CTE) fields. The school acts as a hub for students looking to gain industry-specific skills that bridge the gap between high school academics and the professional workforce. By offering programs that emphasize experiential learning, the center prepares students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into high-demand technical careers.

The curriculum at Cradock is designed to foster workforce readiness through a combination of classroom instruction and real-world application. Students have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications, allowing them to graduate with a competitive advantage in fields such as skilled trades, technology, and health services. By providing these specialized pathways, the center plays a vital role in the Portsmouth Public Schools system, supporting student engagement and contributing to the economic development of the region by training a skilled, capable workforce.
N/A
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Not applicable
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Portsmouth City Public Schools
Phone: (757)393-8117
Grade Range: N - N
Total Students: N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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

Grade breakdown: N - N