High Schools in Arizona

Construction Career Pathway Schools in Arizona

Arizona supports robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in construction through the Arizona Department of Education (ADE), aligned with the state’s Construction Science Technologies cluster. These pathways focus on high-skill, high-wage, in-demand occupations, offering certifications like NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Core/Level 1, OSHA-10/30, and industry credentials in areas such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and construction management. Programs emphasize hands-on training, dual enrollment, apprenticeships, and work-based learning, with over 50,000 students participating in CTE annually. Many align with East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) and West-MEC for regional delivery.

Below is a compiled list from ADE resources, district websites, and CTE directories. It’s organized by type (high school districts and community colleges) and includes key program details. This is not exhaustive (Arizona has over 200 high schools with CTE elements); for full listings, visit ADE’s CTE Programs page (azed.gov/cte/programs) or West-MEC (west-mec.edu/programs).

High School Districts with Construction Pathways

These public districts offer CTE at the high school level, often through regional centers like EVIT or West-MEC, with NCCER-aligned courses and dual-credit options.

District/School	Location	Program Details
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)	Mesa, AZ	Construction Technologies; NCCER Core/Level 1, OSHA-10; Focus on building trades, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC; Dual enrollment with community colleges; Serves multiple East Valley districts (e.g., Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler).
Paradise Valley Unified School District (North Canyon High School)	Phoenix, AZ	Construction Technologies; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Instruction in safety, site preparation, estimating, blueprint reading, framing, electrical, plumbing; Work-based learning; Available at high school level with middle school intro courses.
Deer Valley Unified School District (Multiple high schools, e.g., Boulder Creek High School, Deer Valley High School)	Phoenix/Glendale, AZ	Construction Pathway; NCCER-aligned, OSHA-10; Techniques in carpentry, masonry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical; Dual enrollment and apprenticeships; Part of West-MEC consortium.
Tempe Union High School District (Multiple high schools, e.g., Tempe High School, McClintock High School)	Tempe, AZ	Construction Technologies; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Hands-on skills in materials, methods, processes; Dual enrollment options; Access to EVIT for advanced programs.
Gilbert Public Schools (Multiple high schools, e.g., Campo Verde High School, Gilbert High School)	Gilbert, AZ	CTE Construction Programs; NCCER Core, OSHA-10; Focus on building trades and technical skills; Partnerships with EVIT for specialized training.
Scottsdale Unified School District (Multiple high schools, e.g., Chaparral High School)	Scottsdale, AZ	CTE Construction Pathways; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Prepares for postsecondary and workforce; Dual enrollment with Scottsdale Community College.
J.O. Combs Unified School District (Combs High School)	San Tan Valley, AZ	Construction via EVIT; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Access to EVIT’s Construction Technologies program; Focus on industry credentials and leadership skills.
Chandler Unified School District (Multiple high schools, e.g., Hamilton High School)	Chandler, AZ	CTE Building Trades (e.g., Cabinetmaking); NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Hands-on woodworking and construction skills; Partnerships with EVIT.
Native District Schools (Chinle High School, Tuba City High School, Window Rock High School, Ganado High School)	Various (Northern AZ)	Construction Technologies; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Integrated with welding and automotive; Focus on rural and tribal community needs.