MCDOWELL CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Not reported M - M

School Overview

The McDowell County Career and Technology Center, located at 1 Stadium Drive in Welch, West Virginia, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the region, focusing on vocational training and workforce development. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional secondary education and the professional world by providing students with hands-on experience in various technical and trade-oriented fields. By emphasizing practical skill acquisition, the center aims to prepare its students for immediate entry into the workforce or for further post-secondary technical training.

In addition to its technical curriculum, the center plays a significant role in the local economy by fostering partnerships with regional industries. The facility is designed to provide a supportive learning environment where students can master specialized equipment and industry-standard processes. Ultimately, the McDowell County Career and Technology Center functions as an essential resource for students seeking to gain a competitive edge through career-focused education, helping to cultivate a skilled and versatile workforce for the future of West Virginia.

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Total Students

9.4

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:	Not reported
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(304)436-3488
Grade Range:	M - M
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.4
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