Serving 930 students in grades 9-12, Central Career & Technical School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
930 students
Showing 2009–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. View full 33-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2009–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
16%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
25%
14%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
53%
60%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(16-17)85-89%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
6%
Showing 2002–2011. View full 12-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Career & Technical School?
The graduation rate of Central Career & Technical School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Central Career & Technical School?
930 students attend Central Career & Technical School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Central Career & Technical School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Career & Technical School?
Central Career & Technical School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Career & Technical School offer ?
Central Career & Technical School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central Career & Technical School part of?
Central Career & Technical School is part of Erie City School District.
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