Atlantic Technical Center and Technical High School
| Atlantic Technical College | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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4700 Coconut Creek Parkway Coconut Creek, Florida United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, secondary, Post Secondary |
| School district | Broward County Public Schools |
| Grades | 9–adult |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Website | Atlantic Technical College |
Atlantic Technical College, located in Coconut Creek, Florida is a public, secondary and post-secondary institution in Broward County, Florida.
History
The school was built in 1973 known as Atlantic Vocational Center (changed to its current name since 2014), serving vocational education to 450 adult students with 11 programs of instruction. Years later, more construction phases were made to keep pace with more programs being added, community growth, and labor market demands. More than 8,000 students attend classes offered during the day, night, and Saturday mornings.[1] In August 2002, Atlantic Technical College added its own magnet high school starting with a class of 150 students. Another 150 students were added each year bringing a total of 600 students. The first class to graduate there was in 2006. In 2010, the school was awarded silver medal by U.S. News & World Report for the "America's Best High Schools" for three consecutive years.[2]
Occupational programs
Atlantic Technical College offers seven different kinds of occupational programs, which include: Automotive & Transportation Technology, Business Management and Administration, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Technology, Manufacturing,.[3]
High school demographics
As of 2011, the total student enrollment was 770. The ethnic makeup of the school was 35% White, 28% Black, 24% Hispanic, 4% Asian or Pacific Islander, 3% Multiracial, and 6% Native American or Native Alaskan.[4]
References
- ↑ About ATC in History
- ↑ ATC high school information
- ↑ About ATC in Occupational Programs Archived September 4, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Enrollment Counts Archived April 3, 2010, at the Wayback Machine.
Coordinates: 26°14′40″N 80°11′41″W / 26.24454°N 80.194659°W