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Worcester Technical High School

At  Worcester Technical High School (WTHS), all students are challenged to prepare today for tomorrow. The school is centrally located in Newark, Maryland and serves students in grades 9 through 12 enrolled in the three area high schools who elect to pursue a certificate in a career field as well as academic preparation for college. There are 21 programs of study at WTHS, including the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy. State of the art technology used in business and industry is taught in all program areas. Students at WTHS have received regional, state, and national recognition for skill and leadership performance. Together, students, parents, and teachers set high expectations for students to achieve academically, technically, and socially. The motto of  Worcester Technical High School is "Teaching the Whole Student."

School Profile

Mission Statement
The mission of Worcester Technical High School, a progressive public secondary school which offers students in grades 9 through 12 the opportunity to prepare for both the world of work and post-secondary education, is to provide high quality career education and training programs though holistic teaching and learning.

New Section!  Look What is Happening this Month at WTHS!

June 2010 Newsletter:  The Marlin  (click to view)

School Highlights and Awards
Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Universities, Active Skills USA Chapter, FFA, FBLA, DECCA student organizations serving agriculture science and business, local, regional, state and national recognition, Staff Recognition for Outstanding Teaching

Special Programs
National Technical Honor Society, Adopt-a-Highway Partner, Accreditation For Growth School Improvement, NATEF, NCCER, ACF, STEM Academies in biomedical science and pre-engineering

Parent Involvement Opportunities
Skills USA, SIAC, School Improvement Team, Accreditation for Growth Program, Volunteers Program

New School Opened in 2008              The new 139,077 square-foot facility enables the school to expand its offerings and capacity.  The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy offered the first pre-engineering course to ninth graders in the spring of 2009 and biomedical science in the fall of 2009.*

Principal
 
Assistant Principal
Dr. Jane Pruitt
 
Mr. Scot Tingle
 
Guidance Counselors
Mrs. Jessica Eisemann and
Mr. Leland Green
Address
6290 Worcester Hwy.
Newark, MD 21841
Phone
 
Web Site
410-632-5050
 
Fax
410-632-5059
Grades
Grade 9 through Grade 12
School Day
Begins at 8:30 AM; Ends at 2:30 PM
Enrollment
500 students
Staff
30 Teachers, 8 Educational Assistants, 1 Nurse, 4 Secretaries, 4 Custodians
School Built
2008
Addition
NA
Total Size
139,077 
Site
165 acres
Teacher to Student Ratio
1:16

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