The Pride of Pasadena: CTE in the Heart of Texas Industry

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11 Feb 2025


The Pasadena Independent School District (ISD) is a large sprawling school district that encompasses the southeastern edge of metro Houston, Texas. The district serves much of southeast Harris County, including most of Pasadena, South Houston and Houston areas. Seven high schools lie within its boundaries where it oversees a career and technical education (CTE) program of roughly 11,000 students. 

Approximately 1,000 students participate in the ISD construction program using the National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) curriculum. The program is offered at six of the seven high schools, from ninth grade through senior year in high school.

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