Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering

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Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering
Address
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229 Wynn Drive

Huntsville, Alabama
35805

United States
Coordinates34°43′32″N 86°39′21″W / 34.72556°N 86.65583°W / 34.72556; -86.65583
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TypePublic magnet high school
MottoASCTE's mission is to ensure all students achieve high levels of learning to be successful in implementing cyber protections into the engineering lifecycle
Established2018 (6 years ago) (2018)
School districtMadison County Schools[1]
CEEB code010061
PresidentMatt Massey
Grades9-12
Enrollment367
Student to teacher ratio23:1
NicknameSentinels
AccreditationCognia Accreditation Niche #1 in Best Public High Schools in Huntsville Area
NewspaperASCTE Weekly
Websitewww.ascte.org
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The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) is an American high school located in Huntsville, Alabama.[2][3] Founded in 2018, it is the first tuition-free[4] residential high school focused on the integration of cyber technology and engineering across all academic disciplines.[3] The school puts a focus on the teaching various topics relating to cyber, technology, and engineering, integrating such topics into core classes.[5] The school is a state-owned magnet school that requires an application.[6] Funds are provided through sponsorship of major companies, in exchange for internships that the students complete their senior year.[7][8]

Academics

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ASCTE offers core classes, as well as additional topic-specific classes related to cyber, technology, and engineering. These classes include Mathematics, Science, English, History, Cyber, and Engineering. There are three terms in a school year, and each class (except for 401 classes) takes two terms to complete. This allows students to do four years of classes in three years.[5]

The last year of a students time at ASCTE is spent doing an internship at one of ASCTE's several sponsors. Notable sponsors include Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Leidos, and Raytheon. This is preceded by a capstone project, which is chosen by the student.[7][8]

Student life

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ASCTE students can choose to either live on campus in a dormitory, or to migrate themselves to and from the school.[9] Residential students do not have to pay for boarding unless they live near the ASCTE building. Food is also provided for a meal fee of $1,400 per year for commuter students, and $2,000 per year for residential students.[10] Activities are regularly hosted, although most events are exclusive to residential students. The activity fee is $150 per year for commuter students and $300 per year for residential students. [11]

History

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2022 Newly Constructed Campus for ASCTE

Although founded in 2018, ASCTE never had a dedicated campus until 2022.[12] ASCTE's new campus consists of spaces for classrooms, speakers, metalworking, and housing. The large windowed space at the front of ASCTE's campus overlooking U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s replica of the Saturn V is dubbed the "Schola" by teachers and students alike.[13] Plans are in progress to construct a student activities center in the field adjacent to the housing and academic buildings. The student activities center will include a gymnasium, a wide range of office spaces, and student lounges. ASCTE President Matt Massey describes the upcoming student activities center as "a hub where talent will flourish, passions will be nurtured, and friendships will be forged."[14]

References

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  1. ^ "Public School Districts - District Detail for Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering". nces.ed.gov.
  2. ^ Miller, Kellie (August 19, 2022). "ASCTE students return to new, modern campus in Cummings Research Park". Waff.com. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "About ASCTE". Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  4. ^ "Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering (ASCTE)". Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Academics / 4 Year Plan for Freshmen". Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  6. ^ "Application Requirements". Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "CACI Establishes Partnership in Support of Future Generations of STEM Innovators in Huntsville". Business Wire. August 16, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Raytheon Technologies invests in new transformational STEM high school". Raytheon Technologies. August 18, 2020. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  9. ^ "Residential Life/Boarding". Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  10. ^ "2023-2024 Student Handbook by Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering - Issuu". Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering. September 20, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2023 – via Issuu.
  11. ^ "Cost of Attendance". Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  12. ^ "Our Campus / Campus Update". www.ascte.org. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  13. ^ "Investing in the Future: ASCTE Cuts Ribbon on New Campus". huntsvillebusinessjournal.com. September 26, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  14. ^ Shipley, Austen (January 10, 2024). "Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering to break ground on student activities center". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
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