Arcadia Valley Career Tech Center

What Arcadia Valley Career Tech Center does

Arcadia Valley Career Tech Center is a public career and technical education (CTE) division within the Arcadia Valley R-II School District, headquartered at 750 W Park Dr, Ironton, Missouri. The center delivers eight vocational programs - Agriculture, Auto Collision Repair, Automotive Technology, Business Technology, Construction Technology, Graphic Communications, Health Science, and Welding - to high school juniors and seniors, plus pathway programs for younger students. Programs are one to two years in length and combine hands-on instruction with industry-standard equipment, including plasma cutters, MIG/TIG welding stations, Chief Easy-Liner frame machines, PPG refinishing systems, engine diagnostic analyzers, and Adobe Creative Cloud workstations. Select programs confer industry-recognized credentials (I-Car for Auto Collision Repair, Missouri Certified Nurse Assistant for Health Science) and up to 36 transferable college credit hours through articulation agreements with Missouri community colleges.

The institution is funded through a combination of Missouri state education aid, local property taxes (a combined $2.75 Operating Levy and $0.62 Debt Service Levy per $100 assessed valuation, totaling $3.37, described as among the lowest in the area), and federal CTE grants. No tuition is charged. Operations are overseen by Superintendent Dr. Brian Beard and Career Tech Director Richard Brummett, with eight program-specific instructors and support staff. The center draws students from the home district plus partner schools (Marquand, Bunker, Lesterville, Valley) and participates in three Career and Technical Student Organizations (FFA, FBLA, SkillsUSA), an annual College and Career Fair hosting 30+ organizations, and scholarship pipelines including the Missouri A+ Program and rootEd Alliance.

Capital structure and recent strategic posture reflect a rural district reinvesting in facilities. In April 2025, voters approved a $6 million General Obligation Bond (Proposition SAFE KIDS) to fund a storm-shelter preschool, a performing arts center, and renovations to existing facilities. Technology infrastructure runs on Infinite Campus for student information, Apptegy for web content management, and standard K-12 compliance frameworks (COPPA, Student Privacy Pledge). There is no disclosed revenue, headcount, or commercial activity; the entity operates as a government state entity under the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Name

Arcadia Valley Career Tech Center

Legal name

Arcadia Valley R-II School District

Website

https://avr2.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Arcadia Valley Career Tech Center is a public career and technical education division within the Arcadia Valley R-II School District in Ironton, Missouri, delivering eight hands-on vocational programs (welding, automotive, construction, agriculture, health science, graphics, business technology, auto collision repair) to high school students with industry certifications and college credit pathways.

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Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community College / Training Provider Workforce Pathways Programs (EDAAAOAO), Career Readiness & Employability Skills (Resume, Interview, Networking) (EDAMAKAG)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Vocational training programs
• High school CTE
• Skilled trades training
• Industry certification pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Ironton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through a combination of state education funding, local tax revenue (combined rate of $3.37 per $100 assessed valuation: $2.75 Operating Levy and $0.62 Debt Service Levy), and federal programs. Revenue supports facility operations, equipment, and staff salaries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arcadia Valley Career Tech Center is a public career and technical education center within the Arcadia Valley R-II School District that delivers eight in-person vocational programs (Agriculture, Auto Collision Repair, Automotive Technology, Business Technology, Construction Technology, Graphic Communications, Health Science, and Welding) to high school students. Programs combine hands-on instruction on industry-standard equipment with industry-recognized certifications (I-Car, Missouri CNA) and college credit articulation agreements with Missouri community colleges.

Product overview

Arcadia Valley Career Tech Center is a career and technical education center offering eight distinct vocational programs for high school students. The center provides training in skilled trades (Automotive Technology, Auto Collision Repair, Construction Technology, Welding, Agriculture) and professional fields (Business Technology, Graphics, Health Science). Programs range from one to two years and include industry certifications (I-Car, CNA), college credit opportunities, and supervised hands-on experience through Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs (SAEP) for Agriculture. The center also supports student organizations including FFA, FBLA, and SkillsUSA for leadership development and competitive events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SkillsUSA: Career and Technical Student Organization at Arcadia Valley Career Tech Center
• FBLA
• FFA
• The Ambush
• Tiger Virtual Learning Program
• A+ Program
• Parents as Teachers

Products and services

• Agriculture Education Program Comprehensive agricultural education program for high school students covering Conservation, Plant Science, Animal Science, Biotechnology, Landscaping, and Leadership development. Students participate in Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs (SAEP) and are eligible for FFA membership and scholarships.
• Auto Collision Repair Program Two-year automotive collision repair training program covering Plasma Cutting, Mig Welding, Chief Easy-Liner frame machine, PPG Refinishing, Plastic Repair, Fiberglass Repair, and Sheet Metal Repair. Offers I-Car Certification and college credit; for high school students pursuing collision repair careers.
• Automotive Technology Program Two-year program teaching repair and diagnosis of engine performance, steering and suspension systems, electrical systems, and brake systems using engine diagnostic analyzers, scanners, valve grinding equipment, multimeters, dial indicators, micrometers, brake lathe, and front-end alignment equipment. College credit available.
• Business Technology Program Technology and business skills program focusing on Microsoft Office, Photoshop and image editing, Premiere Pro and video editing, photography, website design, basic business skills, career planning, and communication skills. College credit available; for high school students interested in business careers.
• Construction Technology Program Two-year hands-on program teaching electrical wiring (110V and 220V), plumbing, basic and advanced carpentry, grounds maintenance, basic and advanced masonry, and backhoe/track loader operation. College credit available.
• Graphic Communications Program Graphic Communications program covering print production using Adobe Creative Cloud suite, digital printing technology, packaging, digital photography, non-linear video editing, screen printing, and sign and graphics production. College credit available.
• Health Science Program Full-year health science program preparing students for healthcare careers, covering healthcare system structure, medical records, communication skills, health and safety systems, infection control, medical terminology, and anatomy/physiology. Students complete 100 clinical hours and work toward the State of Missouri Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) exam.
• Welding Technology Program Two-year welding program covering shop safety, pad building, welding positions (flat, vertical, horizontal, overhead), blueprint reading, MIG welding, TIG welding, and oxy-acetylene torch cutting and welding. Students can earn up to 36 college credit hours through articulation agreements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students eligible for up to 36 college credit hours through Welding program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)coreOthersFBLA is the largest business Career and Technical Student Organization in the world with over 230,000 members. Arcadia Valley Career Tech participates in FBLA competitions at district, state, and national levels. Students have won FBLA State Championships including Digital Video Production and placed in Graphic Design competitions. The organization develops business leadership skills and provides scholarship opportunities.
• National FFA OrganizationcoreOthersFFA is a dynamic youth organization preparing members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Arcadia Valley Career Tech FFA chapter enables students to develop agricultural skills, participate in supervised agricultural experiences, and compete in FFA career development events.
• SkillsUSAcoreOthersSkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to strengthen the nation's skilled workforce. Arcadia Valley Career Tech students compete in district, regional, and state SkillsUSA competitions in technical areas including welding, health occupations, and technical math. Students have won first-place district rankings advancing to state competition.
• Missouri Community College PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationCareer Tech programs provide college credit through articulation agreements with Missouri community colleges and technical schools. Students can earn up to 36 college credit hours through Welding program and receive college credit for completing Automotive Technology, Construction Technology, Health Science, Graphics, and Business Technology programs.
• rootEd AllianceminorOthersPartnership providing scholarship opportunities for Arcadia Valley graduates. rootEd Alliance awards undergraduate scholarships of up to $12,000 renewable for up to five years (up to $60,000 total) to students from partner high schools. Arcadia Valley is one of 30 high schools in Missouri in the program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rolla Technical Center: Rolla Technical Center offers area high school students CTE programs in trades and health sciences under a similar Missouri public-school-district structure, making it a directly comparable peer.
• Missouri Association of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Centers / Other Missouri Area CTE Centers (e.g., Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center): Cape Girardeau CTE Center is a regional career and technical education program in southeast Missouri offering similar multi-trade pathways (welding, automotive, health science, etc.) to high school students, making it a directly comparable peer for Arcadia Valley.
• Ozark Mountain Technical Center (West Plains, MO): Ozark Mountain Technical Center is a small-town Missouri technical center offering comparable CTE programs (industrial, health, agricultural) for high schoolers in a rural catchment similar to Iron County.
• Southeast Missouri Career Centers (State Fair CTC / nearby regional CTCs): State Fair Career and Technology Center (Sedalia, MO) and similar regional Missouri CTCs provide overlapping multi-trade CTE programs for high schoolers with articulation to community college credit, paralleling Arcadia Valley's model.

Regional players

• Moberly Area Community College (MACC) Workforce Pathways: Missouri community colleges operate adjacent dual-credit/articulation pathways that overlap with Arcadia Valley's CTE credit-program partnerships, providing a regional alternative postsecondary CTE track.
• Southeast Missouri Area CTE consortium programs (Moberly Area CTC, Linn State CTC successors): Statewide Missouri technical education providers operating under similar public-funding structures and serving comparable CTE-for-high-schoolers missions.

Emerging players

• Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) Workforce / Career Programs: OTC provides statewide competency-based workforce and CTE-aligned training that intersects with Arcadia Valley's pathways and articulation agreements, especially relevant for credential completion.

Others

• SkillsUSA / FFA / FBLA national organizations: SkillsUSA, National FFA, and FBLA are the same Career and Technical Student Organizations in which Arcadia Valley competes, enabling apples-to-apples benchmarking on competition outcomes and curriculum alignment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AVR2Schools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@arcadiavalleyschools8094
• Facebookfacebook.com/AVR2Schools
• Instagraminstagram.com/arcadiavalley_schools/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/arcadia-valley-career-tech-center

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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