Serving 103 students in grades 6-12, Career Academy And Technical School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Career Academy and Technical School encompasses the entire school district in Troutman, NC, covering approximately 562 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 12.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 25.3 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Career Academy And Technical School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Career Academy And Technical School's student population of 103 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
103 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Fostering life-long learning and responsible citizenship.
School Rankings
Career Academy And Technical School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Career Academy And Technical School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1074 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Career Academy And Technical School's ranking?
Career Academy And Technical School is ranked #1074 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Career Academy And Technical School often compared to?
Career Academy And Technical Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collaborative College For Technology, Crossroads Arts And Science Early Colleg by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Academy And Technical School?
The graduation rate of Career Academy And Technical School is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Career Academy And Technical School?
103 students attend Career Academy And Technical School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Career Academy And Technical School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Career Academy And Technical School?
Career Academy And Technical School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Career Academy And Technical School offer ?
Career Academy And Technical School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Career Academy And Technical School part of?
Career Academy And Technical School is part of Iredell-Statesville Schools.
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