Berks Career and Technology Center

Located at 1057 County Welfare Road in Leesport, Pennsylvania, Berks Career and Technology Center is an open, non-charter public district specializing in vocational and special education. Set within a rural fringe community in the Reading metropolitan area, the district operates two dedicated school facilities designed to serve secondary students across grades 9 through 12. Positioned to deliver hands-on technical training and specialized academic preparation, the district provides a focused educational environment aimed at equipping high school students with practical trades, technical competencies, and post-secondary readiness.

To support its specialized learning model, the district maintains a substantial professional workforce totaling 292 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This staffing framework includes 114 FTE teachers, 27 FTE instructional aides, and 151 FTE support personnel, offering comprehensive guidance and institutional backing for its programs. The district serves a reported student body of 44 secondary pupils—comprising 12 female and 32 male students across the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades—representing a demographic mix that includes White, Hispanic, Black, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. Community members, families, and researchers can learn more about the district's offerings by visiting www.berkscareer.com or contacting their administration at (610) 374-4073.