High Schools in Kentucky

Construction Career Pathway Schools in Kentucky

Kentucky emphasizes Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in construction through the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). These align with the Architecture & Construction career cluster, 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 focus on hands-on training, dual enrollment, apprenticeships, and work-based learning. Over 50,000 students participate in CTE programs annually, with pathways available in middle and high schools across districts. KCTCS provides statewide access through 16 colleges.

Below is a compiled list from KDE resources, KCTCS, 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; for full listings, visit KDE’s CTE page (education.ky.gov/CTE/ctepa/contec) or KCTCS (kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/construction-technology.aspx).

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 through KCTCS colleges.

School Name	Location	Program Details
Bryan Station High School	Lexington, KY	Construction Technology Pathway (NCCER Core and Carpentry Level 1; OSHA-10; Dual Credit with Bluegrass Community and Technical College; work-based learning).
Frederick Douglass High School	Lexington, KY	Construction Technology Pathway (NCCER Core and Carpentry Level 1; OSHA-10; Dual Credit with Bluegrass Community and Technical College; work-based learning).
Henry Clay High School	Lexington, KY	Construction Technology Pathway (NCCER Core and Carpentry Level 1; OSHA-10; Dual Credit with Bluegrass Community and Technical College; work-based learning).
Atherton High School	Louisville, KY	Building Construction Pathway (NCCER-aligned electrical and carpentry; OSHA-10; part of JCTC partnership for Dual Credit).
DuPont Manual High School	Louisville, KY	Building Construction Pathway (NCCER-aligned electrical and carpentry; OSHA-10; part of JCTC partnership for Dual Credit).
Manual High School	Louisville, KY	Building Construction Pathway (NCCER-aligned electrical and carpentry; OSHA-10; part of JCTC partnership for Dual Credit).
Dixie Heights High School	Independence, KY	Construction Trades Pathway (NCCER Core; includes welding and heavy equipment; work-based learning with Northern Kentucky Technical College).
Scott High School	Independence, KY	Construction Trades Pathway (NCCER Core; includes welding and heavy equipment; work-based learning with Northern Kentucky Technical College).
Simon Kenton High School	Independence, KY	Construction Trades Pathway (NCCER Core; includes welding and heavy equipment; work-based learning with Northern Kentucky Technical College).
Cooper High School	Florence, KY	Construction Management Pathway (NCCER Carpentry Level 1; OSHA-10; Dual Credit with Gateway Community and Technical College).
Ryle High School	Florence, KY	Construction Management Pathway (NCCER Carpentry Level 1; OSHA-10; Dual Credit with Gateway Community and Technical College).
North Oldham High School	Buckner, KY	Construction Technology Pathway (NCCER Core; includes electrical and blueprint reading; work-based learning).
South Oldham High School	Buckner, KY	Construction Technology Pathway (NCCER Core; includes electrical and blueprint reading; work-based learning).
Bullitt Central High School	Shepherdsville, KY	Building Trades Pathway (NCCER-aligned carpentry and welding; OSHA-10; Dual Credit with Elizabethtown Community and Technical College).
Bullitt East High School	Shepherdsville, KY	Building Trades Pathway (NCCER-aligned carpentry and welding; OSHA-10; Dual Credit with Elizabethtown Community and Technical College).
DeSales High School	Shepherdsville, KY	Building Trades Pathway (NCCER-aligned carpentry and welding; OSHA-10; Dual Credit with Elizabethtown Community and Technical College).
Warren Central High School	Bowling Green, KY	Construction Pathway (NCCER Core; includes heavy equipment; work-based learning with Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College).
Bowling Green High School	Bowling Green, KY	Construction Pathway (NCCER Core; includes heavy equipment; work-based learning with Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College).
Christian County High School	Hopkinsville, KY	Construction Trades Pathway (NCCER Carpentry; OSHA-10; Dual Credit with Hopkinsville Community College).
Hopkinsville High School	Hopkinsville, KY	Construction Trades Pathway (NCCER Carpentry; OSHA-10; Dual Credit with Hopkinsville Community College).
Madison Southern High School	Richmond, KY	Construction Technology Pathway (NCCER Core; includes electrical and site management; work-based learning).
Madison Central High School	Richmond, KY	Construction Technology Pathway (NCCER Core; includes electrical and site management; work-based learning).
North Hardin High School	Elizabethtown, KY	Building Construction Pathway (NCCER-aligned; OSHA-10; Dual Credit with Elizabethtown Community and Technical College).
Central Hardin High School	Elizabethtown, KY	Building Construction Pathway (NCCER-aligned; OSHA-10; Dual Credit with Elizabethtown Community and Technical College).