High Schools in Texas
Construction Career Pathway Schools in Texas
Texas offers robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in construction through public high schools, independent school districts (ISDs), and community colleges. These pathways often align with the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Architecture & Construction cluster, providing certifications like NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Core, OSHA-10, and opportunities for dual enrollment, work-based learning, and industry partnerships. Approximately 100,000 students participate annually in CTE construction programs statewide, with NCCER credentials available in over 1,000 schools via statewide sponsorship.
Below is a compiled list from TEA resources, district websites, and CTE directories. I’ve focused on schools with explicit construction pathways (e.g., building trades, carpentry, electrical, construction management). The list is organized by type (high school districts and community colleges) and includes key program details. This is not exhaustive; for full listings, visit TEA’s CTE Programs of Study page (tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/cte-programs-of-study).
High School Districts with Construction Pathways
These are primarily public ISDs offering CTE at high school level, often with NCCER-aligned courses.
| District/School | Location | Program Details |
|---|---|---|
| Texas City ISD (Texas City High School) | Texas City, TX | Architecture and Construction Pathway; NCCER Core, OSHA-10; Focus on building trades, work-based learning; Part of 16 CTE pathways. |
| South Texas ISD (South Texas Business, Education & Technology Academy, South Texas Preparatory Academy, Robert V. Hyman Education Center) | Mercedes, TX | Construction Pathway; NCCER Carpentry and Electrical, OSHA-10; Dual enrollment with Texas State Technical College; 21 programs of study including Architecture & Construction. |
| KIPP Texas Public Schools (KIPP Houston High School, KIPP Austin Collegiate, KIPP San Antonio Brave) | Multiple (Houston, Austin, San Antonio) | Construction Trades Pathway; NCCER-aligned, OSHA-10; Includes welding and biomedical crossovers; High school CTE with certifications. |
| Fort Bend ISD (Fort Bend Christian Academy, Travis High School) | Sugar Land, TX | Construction Technology Pathway; NCCER Core, OSHA-10; Work-based learning with Houston Community College dual credit. |
| Austin ISD (LASA High School, Navarro Early College High School) | Austin, TX | Building Construction Pathway; NCCER Carpentry, OSHA-10; Perkins V-funded; Dual enrollment with Austin Community College. |
| Houston ISD (Sterling High School, Furr High School, Austin High School) | Houston, TX | Construction Management Pathway; NCCER Core and Level 1, OSHA-10; Work-based learning with Houston Community College; Hands-on learning and industry certifications. |
| Dallas ISD (David W. Carter High School, Thomas Jefferson High School) | Dallas, TX | Construction Trades Pathway; NCCER Electrical, OSHA-10; Dual enrollment with El Centro College. |
| San Antonio ISD (John Jay High School, Robert G. Cole High School) | San Antonio, TX | Architecture and Construction Pathway; NCCER Core, OSHA-10; Work-based learning with Alamo Colleges. |
| El Paso ISD (Burges High School, Hanks High School) | El Paso, TX | Construction Technology Pathway; NCCER Carpentry, OSHA-10; Perkins V-funded. |
| Fort Worth ISD (Wyatt High School, North Side High School) | Fort Worth, TX | Building Construction Pathway; NCCER Core; Work-based learning with Tarrant County College. |
| Chapel Hill ISD (Chapel Hill High School) | Tyler, TX | Pathways in Agriculture, Welding, and Construction; Traditional trades focus with certifications. |
| Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (Multiple high schools) | Carrollton, TX | CTE programs including construction; Training, certifications, and hirable skills emphasis. |
| Cedar Hill ISD (Cedar Hill High School, Collegiate High School, W.S. Permenter Middle School) | Cedar Hill, TX | 12 career pathways including construction; 67 CTE courses with certifications. |
| White Settlement ISD (Brewer High School) | White Settlement, TX | 12 career clusters including construction; 24 programs of study with hands-on training. |
| Northwest ISD (Multiple high schools) | Justin, TX | New CTE academies focused on construction; High school opportunity guide available. |
| Pflugerville ISD (Multiple high schools) | Pflugerville, TX | CTE programs serving 8,000+ students; Construction pathways with certifications. |