Duncanville ISD Breaks Ground on New Career and Technical Education Building at Duncanville High School

By LAN Staff

Duncanville Independent School District (DISD) celebrated a major milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for the addition of its new Career and Technical Education (CTE) building at Duncanville High School.

The CTE addition groundbreaking ceremony marked a key step forward in the Duncanville High School renovations and CTE expansion project, part of the district’s $170 million 2023 bond program. The total project cost for the CTE addition project is estimated at $63.6 million and will be completed in July 2027. National planning, engineering and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam (LAN) serves as program manager for the bond program.

The new CTE addition will provide expanded space to align and grow existing career and technical education programs. Once completed, the facility will enhance the district’s ability to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness.

“This project represents a significant investment in the future of Duncanville students,” said JP Grom, vice president and business group director at LAN. “We are honored to partner with Duncanville ISD in delivering a facility that supports career pathways and creates new learning opportunities.”

Duncanville High School, the second largest high school campus in the United States, will undergo substantial renovations as part of the bond program. Other projects in the bond package include architectural upgrades, HVAC unit replacements, roof replacements, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance updates and exterior enhancements. The comprehensive project aims to modernize facilities while supporting the district’s growing academic programs.

DISD serves approximately 11,915 students across 19 campuses, including nine elementary schools, three intermediate schools, three middle schools, one high school and two alternative campuses. The district serves the city of Duncanville and portions of Dallas, Cedar Hill and DeSoto.