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Mertz Middle School

Fostering a love of learning

Who We Are

The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) is the nation’s only high school focused on the integration of cyber technology and engineering into all academic disciplines. ASCTE is a public, residential magnet high school serving students throughout the state of Alabama. Tuition is free. 

 

Our Mission

ASCTE's mission is to ensure all students achieve high levels of learning to be successful in implementing cyber protections into the engineering lifecycle.

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Core Values

ASCTE aims for excellence in everything we do as students, teachers, administrators, and individuals. We recognize the values of Honor, Kindness, Tenacity, Integrity, and Joy as essential qualities for a Sentinel and strive to uphold them in our interactions.

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HONOR. KINDNESS. TENACITY. INTERGRITY. JOY.

What Makes Us Great

ASCTE is one of a kind. Find out why.

 

1st

Cyber & engineering high school in US

 

Top 1%

Of United States public high schools

 

5

National merit semi finalists & finalists

 

A+

Niche rating for great schools

 

4

Perfect ACT scores (2023-24)

 

AP Platinum

Honor roll school (2023-24)

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Fast Facts
 

334 enrolled students
 



20 clubs and organizations

 



70+ industry partners

 



26 acre campus

 

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At a Glance

334 enrolled students


20 clubs and organizations


1st cyber and engineering school in the nation


70+ industry partners


100% of students get free admission


26 acre campus