Atlantic Technical Center

Atlantic Technical Center
Type	Public, Secondary, Post Secondary
Grades	9–12, Adults
Location	4700 Coconut Creek Parkway, Coconut Creek, Florida, USA
District	Broward County School District
Campus	Suburban
Website	Atlantic Technical Center

Atlantic Technical Center, located in Coconut Creek, Florida is a public, secondary and post-secondary institution in Broward County, Florida.

History

The school was built in 1973 known as Atlantic Vocational Center, serving vocational education to 450 adult students with 11 programs of instruction. Years later, more construction phases were made to keep pace with more program being added, community growth, and labor market demands. More than 8,000 students attend classes offered during the day, night, and Saturday mornings. In August 2002, Atlantic Technical Center added its own magnet high school starting with a class of 150 students. Another 150 students were added each year bringing a total of 600 students. The first class to graduate there was in 2006. In 2010, the school was awarded silver medal by U.S. News & World Report for the "America's Best High Schools" for three consecutive years.

Occupational programs

Atlantic Technical Center offers seven different kinds of occupational programs, which include: Automotive & Transportation Technology, Business Management and Administration, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Green Ready Institute.

High School Demographics

As of 2011, the total student enrollment was 770. The ethnic makeup of the school was 35% White, 28% Black, 24% Hispanic, 4% Asian or Pacific Islander, 3% Multiracial, and 6% Native American or Native Alaskan.