CAREER & TECH ED CTR

cte.episd.org

0 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Career & Technical Education (CTE) Center, located on Walnut Street in El Paso, serves as a specialized hub within the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Rather than functioning as a traditional neighborhood high school, the CTE Center acts as a centralized facility where students from across the district can access advanced, industry-focused training. The school is designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and the workforce, providing hands-on experience in fields that require specialized technical skills and professional certifications.

The center offers a diverse curriculum that allows students to explore various career pathways—ranging from culinary arts and health sciences to automotive technology, engineering, and digital media—while still completing their core high school graduation requirements. By integrating rigorous academic instruction with real-world, project-based learning, the CTE Center empowers students to graduate with a competitive edge, whether they intend to enter the job market immediately, pursue post-secondary technical training, or transition into a four-year university program.

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

0.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)236-7900
Website:	http://cte.episd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	0
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	0.0
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

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 3