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Originally opened in 2006 as the LaGrone Advanced Technology Complex, the campus is named for Sarah and Troy LaGrone, who were extremely active with the Denton Public School Foundation.
In 2021, Denton ISD announced the establishment of the LaGrone Academy, a high school of choice, that would sharpen the district’s focus on college and career readiness. By establishing the LaGrone Academy, students now have the option to attend the campus on a full-time basis or part-time as needed for their specific areas of study.
The LaGrone Academy is a professional training facility aimed at preparing high school students for today’s and tomorrow’s high-demand careers. In addition to serving Denton ISD students, the LaGrone Academy also serves students from neighboring districts, who utilize the facility for programs not offered in their home district.
The complex’s main purpose is to provide high school juniors and seniors with professional training and/or pre-college courses. Students also have the opportunity to earn university or community college credit and/or the necessary preparation to attain certifications or licenses in certain technical fields.
The Advanced Technology Complex, now known as the LaGrone Academy, is dedicated to providing students of Denton County with an outstanding career and technical educational opportunity. We have over 30 pathways designed to help students enter the work force and/or prepare them for their future education at college. The instructors are passionate and dedicated to providing students with a hands-on experience that will lead them to nationally recognized credentials and certifications.
Our instructors are certified and professionals in their career field, work in state of the art equipment and provide a unique and safe environment for students. We encourage parents to take an active role in your students CTE experience by volunteering in the classroom, become a guest speaker or join PTA. Students are highly encouraged to “get involved” on their home campuses and CTSO organizations here on the LaGrone campus. We look forward to working with you and your students in the future!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Marcus Bourland
Principal
About Our Namesakes
Sarah and Troy LaGrone
In 2005, the Denton ISD Board of Trustees named the Advanced Technology Complex after the late community benefactors Sarah and Troy LaGrone. In
2021, Denton Independent School District announced the establishment of the LaGrone Academy, a high school of choice, that would sharpen the district’s focus on college and career readiness.
The LaGrones were active with the Denton Public School Foundation, the organization that provides scholarships and grants to Denton ISD students and teachers. The foundation has three grants-to-teachers funds that were founded by the LaGrone family and friends.
Before retiring from the Ben E. Keith Company, Mr. LaGrone was instrumental in taking the once small-time distributorship to one of the largest Anheuser-Busch distributors in the nation. He began as a clerk in the company and quickly climbed the ranks to president.
Mr. LaGrone served on numerous boards, including Denton Chamber of Commerce, Greater Denton Arts Council, Denton Orchestra and Denton Economic Development Corporation. He also served on committees for the Boy Scouts of America and Texas Girls Choir. He served on the board of directors for the University of North Texas.
Mr. LaGrone passed away on Sept. 27, 2004 and Mrs. LaGrone passed away on Nov. 30, 2004.