What Is It Known For?
The Central Consolidated School District saw an opportunity when Judy Nelson Elementary opened in 2017. Rather than demolish the former Grace B. Wilson Elementary building, they approached New Mexico state officials with a different plan. The state approved their request to convert the space into an early college academy center, combining the names of two former elementary schools to create Bond Wilson Technical Center.
This district initiative connects high school education with career preparation by partnering with local industries. You can take university-level courses through Navajo Technical University while staying enrolled at your home high school. The center serves students in grades 10 through 12 across more than ten distinct programs of study that blend academic coursework with hands-on learning experiences.
Degrees & Certifications
The center offers technical training in several fields:
- Culinary Arts
- Welding and Construction Technology
- Information Technology and Engineering
- Business and Entrepreneurship
- Additional specialized programs
Class Schedules
You attend core academic classes at your regular high school during standard hours. Then you travel to Bond Wilson Technical Center for your technical education coursework. All instruction happens in person since the hands-on nature of technical training requires physical presence and equipment access.
The center operates during regular school hours and follows traditional academic calendars. No online classes or external externships are part of the program structure.
Is It a Good School?
Yes. Bond Wilson Technical Center delivers courses through Navajo Technical University, which holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission.
Acceptance Rate
The center operates as part of the public school district system, so specific acceptance rate data is not publicly available.
How Much Does Tuition Cost?
You pay no tuition costs based on available information since this operates as a public school district program. However, contact the center directly to confirm whether any fees or supply costs apply to specific technical programs you might pursue.
Programs & Courses
Business
- Entrepreneurship
Healthcare
- Health Science
Professional Services
- Culinary Arts
Skilled Trades
- Construction Technology
- Welding
- Mechatronics
Technology
- Information Technology
Campus Locations
New Mexico 40 Rd 6580, New Mexico 87417
Reviews
Based on a very small sample of approximately 5 reviews, this tech center has an overwhelmingly positive reputation, with an estimated score of 5 out of 5 stars.
The reviews span several years and consistently praise the school’s facilities and welcoming atmosphere. The school does not appear to actively respond to its reviews.
Overall Score: 5.0/5 stars
Common Praises
Welcoming and Positive Environment: Reviewers consistently describe the school as a “beautiful facility” with a welcoming and positive atmosphere. The people are called “awesome” and “very intelligent,” creating a great environment for learning and community.
Innovative and Impressive Programs: The school is noted as “prestigious and Innovative,” with a reviewer from a different school even praising its work. The center is also seen as a place with a number of great programs for the community and future generations.
Strong Industry Connections: One reviewer specifically highlights the school’s success in “developing great relationships with some highly accredited Industry leaders.”
Momentum
Due to the small and scattered sample of reviews, it is difficult to identify a clear momentum. However, all of the reviews, from the earliest to the most recent, are highly positive, suggesting a consistently good reputation over time.