Established in 1997, the Biotechnology program is a science-based academy that allows students to develop their interests in the world of science and cultivate what scientific aspirations they hold and hope to achieve. Sheldon High School's Biotech Academy prepares and informs students of the post-secondary school and career options in the ever-growing realm of biological sciences. Throughout their high school career, Biotech students go through four main courses tailored to assist them in expanding their knowledge: The Technology of Biology, The Science and Ethics of Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology. Students are exposed to and have direct contact with various local and regional industries as well as get rare hands on experiences. The Biotechnology program is an influential and powerful source of students who are interested in the ongoing world of science.