High Schools in Florida

Construction Career Pathway Schools in Florida

Florida has a strong emphasis on Career and Technical Education (CTE) through the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), organized into 17 career clusters including Architecture & Construction. These programs prepare students for high-demand jobs in building trades, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and construction management, often with certifications like NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Core/Level 1, OSHA-10/30, and industry credentials. Pathways include dual enrollment, apprenticeships, and work-based learning, with over 100,000 students participating annually in CTE programs statewide. Many align with pre-apprenticeships sponsored by organizations like South Florida CareerSource.

Below is a compiled list from FLDOE resources, district websites, and CTE directories. It’s organized by type (high school districts and community/technical colleges) and includes key program details. This is not exhaustive (Florida has hundreds of CTE programs); for full listings, visit FLDOE’s CTE page (fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu) or Get There FL (gettherefl.com/pathways).

High School Districts with Construction Pathways

These public districts offer CTE at the high school level, often with NCCER-aligned courses and dual-credit options.

District/School	Location	Program Details
Lee County Schools (East Lee County High School)	Lehigh Acres, FL	Brick and Block Masonry; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Focus on masonry skills and work-based learning.
Lee County Schools (Gateway High School)	Fort Myers, FL	Carpentry; NCCER Core/Level 1, OSHA-10; Hands-on building trades with industry partnerships.
Lee County Schools (Bonita Springs High School)	Bonita Springs, FL	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heat Technology; NCCER HVAC, OSHA-10; Dual enrollment options.
Lee County Schools (South Fort Myers High School)	Fort Myers, FL	Brick & Block Masonry, Electricity, Plumbing; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Pre-apprenticeship pathways.
St. Lucie Public Schools (Port St. Lucie High School)	Port St. Lucie, FL	Building Construction Trades Program; Pre-apprenticeship leading to Carpenter and Industrial Manufacturing Technician; NCCER Core, OSHA-10; Work-based learning.
St. Lucie Public Schools (Treasure Coast High School)	Port St. Lucie, FL	Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Program; Pre-apprenticeship in carpentry and manufacturing; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (Barbara Goleman Senior High)	Miami Lakes, FL	Architecture and Construction Pathways (e.g., Architectural Drafting, Building Construction Technologies); NCCER-aligned, SkillsUSA/TSA participation; Industry certifications and work-based learning.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (Design & Architecture Senior High – DASH)	Miami, FL	Drafting and Technical Design; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Focus on architecture and pre-apprenticeship.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (Hialeah Gardens Senior High, Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High, John A. Ferguson Senior High, Miami Coral Park Senior High, Robert Morgan Educational Center, South Dade Senior High, South Miami Senior High)	Various (Miami area), FL	Building Trades & Construction Design Technology, Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship; NCCER Core, OSHA-10; Sponsored by South Florida CareerSource; 3+ year-long courses with competitions and certifications.
Flagler Schools (Flagler Palm Coast High School)	Palm Coast, FL	Carpentry; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Part of broader CTE including work-based learning and dual enrollment with Flagler Technical College.
Flagler Schools (Matanzas High School)	Palm Coast, FL	Carpentry; NCCER Core, OSHA-10; Hands-on trades training with industry credentials.
Clay County District Schools (Multiple junior and senior high schools, e.g., Oakleaf High School, Fleming Island High School)	Green Cove Springs, FL	Career and Technical Education in Building Trades; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Focus on construction skills and apprenticeships.
Bay District Schools (Multiple high schools, e.g., Bay High School)	Panama City, FL	Construction Pathways; NCCER Core, industry certifications; Rigorous curriculum with work-based learning.
Pasco County Schools (Multiple high schools, e.g., Cypress Creek High School)	Wesley Chapel, FL	Construction Technology; NCCER-aligned, OSHA-10; Dual enrollment with Pasco-Hernando State College.
Flagler Schools (Bunnell Middle School, Indian Trails Middle School)	Bunnell/Palm Coast, FL	Introductory Agriscience and Construction Fundamentals; Prepares for high school pathways with basic certifications.