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ASCTE's mission is to ensure all students achieve high levels of learning to be successful in implementing cyber protections into the engineering lifecycle.</center></div></fs_content><fs_content title=&quot;Divider&quot; show_title=&quot;false&quot;><hr style=&quot;border-width: 1px; border-style: solid;&quot;/></fs_content> <fs_layout type=&quot;2 Column Layout&quot;> <fs_column><fs_resource title=&quot;Image&quot; show_title=&quot;false&quot; subtype=&quot;SingleItem&quot; import_id=&quot;https://www.ascte.org/cms/lib/AL50000595/Centricity/Domain/1082/IMG_0122-2-Edit.jpg&quot; display_resource_identifier=&quot;2&quot; display_resource_title_as_caption=&quot;true&quot;/></fs_column> <fs_column><fs_content title=&quot;Content&quot; show_title=&quot;false&quot;><div>On behalf of the ASCTE community, I invite you to discover the many ways the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering is a national model of educational&nbsp; &nbsp;innovation addressing the state of Alabama and our nation&#39;s critical intelligence needs. Founded in 2018 as the first tuition-free residential high school focused on the integration of cyber technology and engineering across all academic disciplines, our faculty, many&nbsp; &nbsp;of whom are subject matter experts, seek to educate and empower ASCTE students with the charge to bridge the large gaps in the cyber workforce further ensuring the integrity&nbsp; &nbsp;of our national security. True to our mission, ASCTE students learn at the highest level to be successful in implementing cyber protection into the engineering cycle. As such,&nbsp; &nbsp;when students move onward from our community, they are capable of thriving in a highly technical workforce and in higher education. When Governor Ivey signed ACT2018-480 into law creating ASCTE, the State of Alabama reinforced its commitment to this great state&#39;s citizens. We opened our doors to 70&nbsp; freshmen and sophomore students in August 2020--many of whom have already been offered industry internships for their incredible talents and accomplishments while under the&nbsp; &nbsp;instruction of our syndicated faculty and staff.&nbsp; We are proud that our government and industry partnerships continue to allow for the highest level of instruction, innovation, and the physical construction of our newest state of the art facility in Cummings Research Park. Thank you for your interest in the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering. Matt Massey, President ASCTE</div></fs_content></fs_column> </fs_layout>

Welcome to the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), the nation’s only high school dedicated to seamlessly integrating cyber technology and engineering into all academic disciplines. Established as an independent, state-wide magnet school, ASCTE brings together academically motivated and gifted students from across Alabama to explore cutting-edge education in these rapidly evolving fields.

Our school operates as a public, tuition-free institution, offering both commuter and residential options. With a deeply rooted focus on excellence, our Core Values are the heart of our Sentinel community.

What Makes ASCTE Unique?

Hands-on Learning: Students engage in interactive, real-world experiences preparing them for both college and professional pathways.
Internships for All: Every student participates in internships to gain practical insights and develop critical skills.
Expert Educators: Our certified teachers and industry leaders bring unmatched expertise to every classroom experience.
Statewide Impact: We actively support educators, administrators, and superintendents in launching cyber and engineering initiatives in schools across Alabama.

Founded with the vision outlined in Legislative Mandate Section 16-26D-1, ASCTE provides academically motivated and gifted students with unique opportunities to excel in cyber technology and engineering. Our curriculum breaks barriers by weaving these disciplines into all subjects, ensuring that every student benefits from a strong foundation in problem-solving, innovation, and critical thinking.

Join us in shaping the future of tomorrow’s leaders, one Sentinel at a time.

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