Somerset County Technical High School

MEET SOMERSET COUNTY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL!
Somerset Technical High School is our newest school building, with construction completed in 2020. The school offers 15 career and technical education programs for high school students, with plans to expand opportunities in the future.
Programs of study include Automotive Technology, Biomedical Science, Business Administration, Carpentry, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Horticulture, HVAC, Interactive Media Studies, Information Technology/Cybersecurity, Heavy Highway Truck and Diesel, Nursing, Pre-Engineering, Teaching Academy, and Welding.

Principals Message:
Welcome to Somerset County Technical High School - where innovation, career readiness, and academic excellence come together to prepare tomorrow’s workforce, today. At SCTHS, we take pride in providing hands-on, real-world learning experiences that equip our students with the technical skills, professionalism, and confidence needed to succeed in both college and career pathways. Our dedicated instructors and staff work tirelessly to ensure that each student receives personalized support, meaningful opportunities, and a strong sense of purpose as they explore their chosen fields. From our cutting-edge programs in engineering, health sciences, and information technology to our dynamic career clusters in trades, culinary arts, landscape design, and teacher academy, SCTHS continues to be a leader in Career and Technical Education (CTE) across Maryland. We are proud to see our students earn certifications, internships, and dual-enrollment credits that open doors to lifelong success.
Our partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and higher education institutions strengthen the bridge between classroom learning and the modern workplace. Whether through apprenticeships, service projects, or statewide competitions, our students demonstrate the pride, professionalism, and perseverance that define Somerset County Technical High School. I encourage you to explore our programs, visit our campus, and see firsthand how SCTHS is shaping the next generation of skilled professionals and community leaders. Together, we will continue to inspire excellence, celebrate achievement, and prepare our students for the opportunities of tomorrow.

SCTHS Mission:
The mission of SCTHS is to develop an individual’s knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in their chosen careers. Each program will work to ensure that students learn industry specific standards and skills that will establish the basis for them to enter the workforce and/or continue into post-secondary education. SCTHS seeks to prepare students for the workforce and instill in them the academic and hands-on skills necessary to be successful in their chosen career.

SCTHS Vision:
SCTHS's vision is to increase the number of highly skilled individuals to participate in the local workforce, as well as prepare them to continue their education in a chosen field of study at the post-secondary level. The Career and Technology Programs work with other educational and community-based businesses and organizations to increase opportunities for students to be successful.

SCTHS Goals:
Upon completion of an approved program of study, students will have mastered essential knowledge and skills, earned Industry-level certifications (IRC), or achieved Post-Secondary Credentialed Attainment, enabling them to progress to the next phase of their career choice.

Somerset County Public Schools is in need of a Volunteer Parent surrogate!
Surrogate parents represent children with disabilities when a parent is unavailable to serve in the educational decision-making process. They help ensure that a child’s educational needs are heard and considered.
Interested in learning more? Please get in touch with Zeb Barlow, Supervisor of Special Education, zbarlow@somerset.k12.md.us , 410-651-1616.