Priority admissions to Alabama’s prestigious residential high school ends today

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January 10, 2025

Time is running out to apply for priority admission to one of the nation’s leading schools in innovative education. Priority applications for the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) 2025-26 academic year close tonight, January 10, at midnight, with the final admissions deadline being February 7.

Ranked in the top 1% of public high schools nationwide and as Alabama’s 3rd-best in college preparation, ASCTE is a public, residential magnet high school offering a tuition-free educational experience to students throughout Alabama. Located in the middle of the nation’s second-largest research park, this one-of-a-kind institution integrates cyber technology and engineering into all disciplines, preparing students for the workforce of the future.

Asked to describe the school’s impact on its students, ASCTE President Matt Massey stated, “ASCTE provides students with unmatched opportunities, combining rigorous academics with real-world applications in cyber and engineering. Our students graduate ready to excel at college/university and become future industry leaders worldwide.”

More than 80% of ASCTE students earned qualifying scores on Advanced Placement (AP) exams in 2024, reflecting their outstanding academic achievement. Beyond academics, ASCTE emphasizes holistic development by combining world-class education with 16 athletic programs and 25 extracurricular clubs, providing students with a well-rounded, immersive high school experience. Additionally, ASCTE fosters a supportive community through its “whole child” approach, which prioritizes students’ physical, social, and emotional well-being, equipping them to excel in all aspects of life.

NBC News recently spotlighted ASCTE as a groundbreaking institution making a significant impact beyond Alabama and shaping the next generation of innovators:

Christopher Blanding, ASCTE’s Director of Admissions, emphasizes the school’s mission: “The ideal Sentinel is a student with curiosity, determination, and a passion for technology. ASCTE offers a platform unlike any other, where students can grow academically and personally while exploring their potential in cutting-edge fields.”

ASCTE’s current enrollment of over 360 students represents 80+ cities and towns across the state, uniting to form an extraordinary community of learners. With a focus on developing future leaders in cyber and engineering, ASCTE is transforming education and opening exceptional opportunities for Alabama’s most promising students.

According to ASCTE, their admissions team is ready to help students and families learn more and apply today by reaching out directly [email protected] or visiting their official website, ascte.org.

Grayson Everett is the editor-in-chief of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270.