Design and Technology Academy explained

Design and Technology Academy
Founded:1999
Address:5110 Walzem Road
Campus:Theodore Roosevelt High School
City:San Antonio
State:Texas
Zipcode:78218
Country:United States
District:North East ISD
Director:Christie Szabo
Type:Public/Magnet
Grades:9–12

The Design and Technology Academy (DATA), established in 1999, is a public technology based magnet school located on the Theodore Roosevelt High School campus in San Antonio, Texas. It offers technology-oriented curricula including architecture, graphic design, 3D animation, traditional art, digital art, and video production. The school also provides a college preparation program utilizing elective pathways and college-level courses.

History

DATA was founded in 1999 and is connected with the Ed White Middle School and Theodore Roosevelt High School in the North East Independent School District.

The middle school program opened at the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year with an initial class of 142 sixth-grade students.[1] At that time, the program was available for students from sixth to eighth grades. After completing eighth grade, students would continue in an accelerated program at Roosevelt High School.

As of 2023, 457 students are enrolled at DATA.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gerber . Tim . 2016-01-28 . New magnet school prepares 6th-graders for careers in tech industry . 2023-09-10 . . en.
  2. Web site: About Us / Home . 2023-09-10 . Design and Technology Academy . . en.