Putnam Career & Technical Center

2 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Putnam Career & Technical Center (PCTC), located in Eleanor, West Virginia, serves as a premier vocational training hub for students in Putnam County and the surrounding region. The school provides high-quality career and technical education (CTE) programs designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and the workforce. By offering hands-on training in diverse fields such as automotive technology, nursing, welding, culinary arts, and information technology, PCTC equips students with the specialized skills and industry-recognized certifications necessary to excel in modern, high-demand career paths.

Beyond its technical instruction, the center fosters a professional environment that emphasizes workforce readiness, leadership development, and academic application. PCTC maintains strong partnerships with local businesses and industries, ensuring that its curriculum remains relevant to current economic needs. Whether students are aiming to enter the workforce immediately after graduation or pursuing further post-secondary education, Putnam Career & Technical Center serves as a vital resource for developing the next generation of skilled professionals in West Virginia.

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

0.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Putnam Career & Technical Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	2

White
2 (100.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Putnam County Schools
Phone:	(304)586-3494
Website:	http://pctc.edu/o/pctc
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	0.1
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 11 1

Grade 12 1