MERCER COUNTY TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER

MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS
1397 STAFFORD DRIVE
PRINCETON, WV 24740
Not reported M - M
School Overview
The Mercer County Technical Education Center (MCTEC), located in Princeton, West Virginia, serves as a vital hub for career and technical education (CTE) for students in the Mercer County area. The institution is designed to bridge the gap between traditional secondary education and the professional workforce by offering specialized, hands-on training in a variety of high-demand fields. By focusing on technical proficiency, the school prepares both high school students and adult learners to gain industry-recognized credentials and the practical skills necessary to succeed in modern industrial, technological, and service-oriented economies.

The curriculum at MCTEC covers a diverse range of vocational programs, which typically include areas such as automotive technology, welding, healthcare professions, information technology, and construction trades. Beyond technical instruction, the center emphasizes professional development, workplace ethics, and safety standards, ensuring that graduates are well-rounded and "job-ready" upon completion of their programs. Through its partnership with local school districts and the community, MCTEC plays a key role in regional economic development by supplying a skilled pipeline of talent to West Virginia’s workforce.
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Total Students
21.0
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: Not reported
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)425-9551
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 No
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: M - M