Serving 204 students in grades 9-12, Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy's student population of 204 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
1%
25%
White
85%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy's ranking?
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy is ranked #112 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy?
The graduation rate of Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy?
204 students attend Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy?
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy offer ?
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy part of?
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy is part of Caldwell County Schools School District.
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