Students applying to the Academy for Science and Technology should have a passion for science and a curiosity to explore modern scientific questions through a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum. Students take multiple years of instruction in the core sciences of biology, chemistry and physics while addressing 21st century science and technology themes in sustainability, material science, and energy. Following are the grade-level CTE courses for AAST:

• Ninth graders take Chemistry and Energy which provides a honor's level introduction to chemistry, with a focus on energy systems.
• Tenth graders take AP Chemistry, aligning to the College Board's curriculum and including regular lab opportunities.
• Eleventh graders take Sustainable Chemical Processes, with a focus on organic chemistry as it applies to energy production and storage and green chemistry practices.
• Twelfth grade students take 2 semesters dedicated to applications using transition metals, catalysts, electrochemistry and energy analysis. Students will be introduced to the world of current and future energy production with an emphasis on the development of renewable sources of energy. 

Many of the AAST faculty hold doctorates in their areas of expertise. Additionally, through our senior experience program and academic collaborations, students have unique opportunities to interact to with outside experts from institutions including Columbia, Princeton, Stevens, and the American Museum of Natural History among many others. Whether they continue in a STEM-relate field or choose another area, AAST graduates possess the knowledge, skills, and experience to succeed in their post-secondary studies and beyond.