Serrano High School Career Technical Education (CTE)

Serrano High School currently offers 10 Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, with 1,008 students enrolled in CTE courses. Of those, 428 students are dual-enrolled in two or more pathways. Out of our 28 CTE courses, 16 are articulated with Victor Valley College, allowing students to earn college credit while still in high school.

For the 2024-2025 school year, SHS awarded articulation credit to 522 students through Victor Valley Community College.

Our programs are growing fast. Many are transitioning to an application-based enrollment system because demand exceeds the available seats. That’s how meaningful and impactful these courses are. These students aren’t just learning—they’re gaining industry-level skills, preparing for college and the workforce.

And there’s even more to celebrate! This year, our incredible CTE students earned 391 industry-recognized credentials and certifications, along with 472 Precision YouScience industry certifications. That’s a total of 836 credentials awarded across all CTE pathways—a powerful testament to the hard work, skill, and career readiness of our students.

One hundred percent of our CTE students participated in Career Technical Student Organizations, such as SkillsUSA and FFA, with many advancing to regional, state, and national competitions. Additionally, this year, Serrano CTE offered:

• 732 Students work-based learning experiences through job shadowing, internships, and in-district placements
• 87 industry and educational field trips, including visits to LifeStream, Cal Portland, General Atomics, and VVC
• 27 guest speakers, such as professionals from Cal Fire, Victorville Motors, St. Mary’s, and more

Why does this matter? Because these are tangible proofs of skill. They can lead to job offers, wage increases, college credit waivers, and more. These students are career-ready, and it shows. 

Since 2020, when I became CTE Coordinator, our CTE office has invested $2.98 million into Serrano’s CTE programs—and has secured an additional $1.76 million in grant funds for the next five years, along with an additional $1.2 million in CTE facility improvements. Our CTE team will continue to apply for every grant that comes across our desk, as it is easy to see how these grant funds have transformed our learning spaces and student experiences simply by walking across campus and into our CTE classrooms. We are creating real, lasting change—right now—for students at Serrano High School.

VISION: The Snowline School District's Career Technical Education Department will provide high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and pathways that prepare all students to be "College and Career Ready."  We will partner with all community stakeholders, including businesses, parents, students, higher education institutions, MDCP, and other agencies, to create a positive impact on every student's education

CTE Core Performance Indicators