LCST

Lincoln County Schools
1 Timken Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Ungraded UG - UG
School Overview
The **Lincoln County School of Technology (LCST)**, located in Lincolnton, North Carolina, functions as a specialized career and technical education hub within the Lincoln County Schools district. Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, LCST provides students with hands-on, industry-focused training designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the modern workforce. The school’s curriculum is centered on preparing students for high-demand careers, offering specialized pathways that often lead to professional certifications, college credit, or direct entry into skilled trades upon graduation.

The institution emphasizes practical application and technical proficiency, allowing students from across the district to supplement their home-school education with advanced coursework in fields such as engineering, healthcare, trade skills, and technology. By fostering partnerships with local industries and focusing on vocational excellence, LCST plays a vital role in the regional economy by equipping the next generation of workers with the specific, technical competencies required to succeed in competitive career environments.
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Total Students
13.2
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: Ungraded
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Lincoln County Schools
Phone: (704)732-4084
Website: http://www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/lcst/index/frames1.htm
Grade Range: UG - UG
Total Students: N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
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
Ungraded