Washoe County' Tuition-Free, Construction Trades
Charter School

• Small Class sizes for personal attention - a school that's all about YOU - the student.
• Students in Building Trades build a house each year - all phases of construction.
• Focus on 3 subjects every 9 weeks earning 1.5 credits, versus 5 -6 subjects over 18 weeks.
• Math, English, science & social studies teachers center assignments around construction.
• Hands-on, applied learning environment.
• All credits transfer to local high schools.
• Various continuing education opportunities and job placement.
• Students can still play sports at their zoned high school.
• Students can take specialized classes not offered by ACE at any high school, based on availability. Such as band, drama, ROTC, foreign language, etc.
• Supported by local industry - students make valuable contacts.

Enrollment Process – Lottery Guidelines

ACE enrolls students on a first come, first serve basis. If a completed student application is received and they have the required number of credits to attend (minimum of 5 credits for 10th-12th grade students; 9th grade students required that they have been promoted to Grade 9) and there is current space available, the student is enrolled. After the enrollment is at a maximum, all applications received are then put on a waiting list and a lottery is held to enroll students at semester.

All applications are evaluated for completeness. If the student has a minimum of 5 credits and the parents want the student to attend, their name is put into a drawing. At a specified time and date, a lottery will be held. All qualified applicants will have a random chance at being accepted into available openings until the school is filled to capacity. Anyone may attend the drawing.

To apply, download the Application Checklist and the Application and print. An application may be mailed, faxed, or brought to the school.

ACE High School Application Checklist

ACE High School Enrollment Application