Ashland-W Holmes Career Center

Ashland County-West Holmes Joint Vocational School

440 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center (ACWHCC) is a dedicated vocational and technical institution located in Ashland, Ohio, designed to provide high school students and adult learners with specialized career training. By bridging the gap between traditional secondary education and the professional workforce, the center offers a diverse range of career-technical programs—such as engineering, healthcare, culinary arts, construction trades, and information technology—that allow students to earn industry-recognized credentials and gain hands-on experience before graduation.

Beyond its high school programming, the institution serves as a vital resource for the broader community by offering adult education classes, workforce development initiatives, and specialized training programs. The center focuses on creating a "learn-by-doing" environment, fostering partnerships with local businesses to ensure their curriculum aligns with current market demands. Ultimately, the Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center aims to prepare students for both immediate employment and post-secondary success, providing a pathway to high-skill, high-wage careers.

440

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ashland-W Holmes Career Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	415
Hispanic	6
Black	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
415 (94.3%)
Two or More
15 (3.4%)
Hispanic
6 (1.4%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Ashland County-West Holmes Joint Vocational School
Phone:	(419)289-3313
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 10 35

Grade 11 223

Grade 12 182