GARNET CAREER CENTER

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS
422 DICKINSON STREET
CHARLESTON, WV 25301
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Garnet Career Center, located in downtown Charleston, West Virginia, is a specialized adult education institution dedicated to providing practical, hands-on training for high-demand career fields. As part of the Kanawha County Schools system, the center focuses on equipping students with the technical skills and professional certifications necessary to enter the workforce quickly. Their programs are designed for adult learners, offering a streamlined approach to vocational training that emphasizes real-world application over traditional academic theory.

The school is particularly well-regarded for its health sciences and technical programs, which often include fields such as Practical Nursing and other allied health disciplines. By maintaining close ties with the local Charleston business and medical communities, Garnet Career Center ensures that its curriculum remains aligned with current industry standards. Its location on Dickinson Street serves as a central hub for continuing education in the region, providing a supportive environment for individuals looking to change careers, upgrade their existing skill sets, or pursue professional licensure.
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School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)348-6195
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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* 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: M - M