Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering | |
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229 Wynn Drive 35805 United States | |
Coordinates | 34°43′32″N 86°39′21″W / 34.72556°N 86.65583°W |
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Type | Public magnet high school |
Established | 2018 |
School district | Madison County Schools [1] |
CEEB code | 010061 |
President | Matt Massey |
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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 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. [4] The school is a state-owned magnet school that requires an application. [5] Funds are provided through sponsorship of major companies, in exchange for internships that the students complete their senior year. [6] [7]
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. [4]
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. [6] [7]
ASCTE students can choose to either live on campus in a dormitory, or to migrate themselves to and from the school. [8] 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. [9] 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. [10]