Debbie Smith CTE Academy in Reno, Nevada on �ǿմ�ý

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Debbie Smith CTE Academy

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Debbie Smith CTE Academy is a public school in Reno, Nevada that is part of Washoe County School District. Its teachers have had 25 projects funded on �ǿմ�ý.

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Grades 9 - 12

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2880 Sutro St.

Reno, NV 89512 View local requests

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