STEM Academy
Dr. Shana Wydra
SCS STEM Director
Steubenville City Schools
420 North Fourth Street
Steubenville, OH 43952
Welcome to Steubenville High School STEM Academy—where classroom learning turns into real-world career preparation.
With 11 hands-on Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and three Ohio STNA pathways, students don’t just study careers—they experience them through practical training, labs, and industry-aligned coursework designed for immediate workforce readiness or continued education.
At the center of it all is a newly built, $20 million state-of-the-art STEM facility, opened in 2024. This modern learning environment brings cutting-edge technology, advanced equipment, and real-world simulations directly into the student experience—bridging the gap between school and industry like never before.
What truly sets the academy apart is its team of highly skilled CTE instructors—educators who bring real industry experience into every lesson. They don’t just teach theory; they share what actually happens in the field, helping students build skills that employers value from day one.
Workforce & Career Certification Programs
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Welding Technology
Interactive Media & Communications
- Interactive Media
- Arts & Communication
Business & Professional Services
- Business & Logistics
- Health Information Management
- Agribusiness
- Early Childhood Education & Teacher Training
Engineering & Skilled Technologies
- Engineering Sciences
- Mechatronics
- Metallurgy & Welding Technologies
- Carpentry & Construction Technologies
- Transportation Systems (Aviation)
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CTSO
BPA (Business Professionals of America)
Students develop business, leadership, communication, and professional skills while participating in competitions and career-focused activities.
FFA (Future Farmers of America)
FFA helps students explore agriculture, leadership, and service through hands-on experiences, career development, and community involvement.
Educators Rising
Students interested in education careers gain experience through leadership opportunities, teaching experiences, and exploration of the field of education.
Ohio Work-Based Learning
Students connect classroom learning with real-world experiences through career exploration, internships, job shadowing, and workplace opportunities.