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Tuition-Free Career & Technical Education High School in Reno, NV
ACE High School was established in 2002 as the first career and technical education-focused public high school in Reno, Nevada. Our mission centers on integrating standard high school curriculum with hands-on career training in construction, engineering, and related trades. Through partnerships with Truckee Meadows Community College, we provide students the opportunity to earn college credits and industry certifications while completing their high school education. Our small class sizes and personalized learning approach ensure students receive individualized attention from experienced instructors who are experts in their fields. We emphasize practical skills development, with programs in Machining and Manufacturing Technologies, Advanced Building Trades, Diesel Technology, and Architecture and Design.Our graduates consistently achieve a 100% graduation rate, with many securing top positions in national competitions like SkillsUSA. We maintain strong relationships with local employers, ensuring our training aligns with workforce needs. Unlike traditional schools, we focus exclusively on career-minded students seeking immediate entry into skilled trades. Our proven model combines academic rigor with technical proficiency, preparing students for both college and career pathways. With no tuition costs, we provide accessible education that bridges the gap between high school and industry employment.
Services
Construction
Diesel Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Architecture and Design
Advanced Building Trades
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized learning with small class sizes and industry experts as instructors.
- Our students earn free college credits through partnerships with Truckee Meadows Community College.
- We maintain strong relationships with local employers like Q&D Construction and D&D Plumbing.
- Our graduates consistently achieve 100% graduation rates and national competition success.
- We provide hands-on training in high-demand trades with no tuition costs.
Associations and certifications
- Cognia
What people say
Proven results
Personalized learning
Industry partnerships
Career preparation
Hands-on experience
Services
Construction
Our Advanced Building Trades program provides hands-on construction training through real-world projects like house building. Students learn carpentry, electrical systems, and project management while earning industry certifications. This program prepares graduates for immediate employment in residential and commercial construction sectors.
Diesel Technology
The Diesel Technology program teaches engine repair, diagnostics, and maintenance for heavy-duty vehicles. Students work with modern equipment and gain practical experience through internships with local companies. Graduates qualify for entry-level positions in diesel repair shops and transportation companies.
Machining and Manufacturing
This program covers precision machining, CNC operation, and manufacturing processes. Students develop skills in blueprint reading, quality control, and production techniques. Partnerships with local manufacturers ensure training aligns with industry standards and workforce needs.
Architecture and Design
Our Architecture and Design program teaches CAD software, building design principles, and construction documentation. Students complete projects that have won national competitions. The curriculum prepares graduates for college architecture programs or entry-level drafting positions.
College Credit Programs
Through partnerships with Truckee Meadows Community College, students earn college credits in technical fields while completing high school. This program reduces future college costs and provides head start certifications in multiple trades without tuition charges.
People
Phillip Mannelly
Board President
Phillip Mannelly serves as Board President and attorney at McDonald Carano. He brings legal expertise and governance leadership to ACE High School's strategic direction.
Neil Schott
1st Vice President
As 1st Vice President and retired WCSD administrator, Neil Schott contributes extensive educational leadership experience to ACE High School's governance.
Charles Morrison
Treasurer
Charles Morrison, serving as Treasurer, provides financial oversight with his CPA background and commitment to educational excellence.
Dale Lowery
Board Member
Dale Lowery, owner of D&D Plumbing, represents industry partners on the board, ensuring curriculum aligns with workforce needs.
Chris Pingree
Parent Representative
Chris Pingree serves as ACE Parent Representative, bridging family perspectives with institutional decision-making processes.
Questions
Is ACE High School really tuition-free?
Yes, ACE is a public charter school offering completely free education with no tuition charges for enrolled students.
What career programs are available?
We offer Construction, Diesel Technology, Machining and Manufacturing, Architecture and Design, and College Credit Programs.
Can students earn college credits?
Yes, through partnerships with Truckee Meadows Community College, students earn free college credits and certifications.
What are class sizes like?
We maintain small class sizes with personalized attention from experienced instructors in each technical field.
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes, we partner with local companies like Q&D Construction and D&D Plumbing for real-world internship experiences.
What's the graduation rate?
ACE High School maintains a 100% graduation rate with students prepared for both college and career pathways.
Reviews (3)
Andrei Hobson
Dec 14, 2020
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This is a fantastic charter high school that helps it's students graduate high school with job ready skills. Their students can then start immediately in the workforce and use their experience to help their communities and companies, or ear the burden of advanced education.
Jose Padilla
Aug 18, 2020
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ACE High School is an amazing school but I do believe your students need some fun start making student events all your students do is work start a weekly assembly to do some fun stuff with your students like how Wooster does Wooster has dances you guys dont Wooster has a foot ball team that makes enough money to help out the school Im not saying your school cant do it I think you should just try it out and stop focusing more on education and think more about your students
Kaileigh Ward
Nov 06, 2017
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This school is terrible it has people like this one kid named Adrian Chavez who only does real man work so this school wont help him get anywhere when his career is already set because of his father#KIngs#lucency#acorncustoms#acornphotography#realmanwork
