Central Academy of Technology and Arts is a public high school located in Monroe, North Carolina, and also Union County's first magnet high school.
Serving 846 students in grades 9-12, Central Academy Of Technology And Arts ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 846 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Academy Of Technology And Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Central Academy Of Technology And Arts's student population of 846 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
846 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Navy Blue, Khaki, Burgundy
School Rankings
Central Academy Of Technology And Arts ranks within the top 1% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Academy Of Technology And Arts is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 2617 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥95%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
8%
25%
White
60%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Academy Of Technology And Arts's ranking?
Central Academy Of Technology And Arts is ranked #7 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Central Academy Of Technology And Arts often compared to?
Central Academy Of Technology And Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Marvin Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Academy Of Technology And Arts?
The graduation rate of Central Academy Of Technology And Arts is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Central Academy Of Technology And Arts?
846 students attend Central Academy Of Technology And Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Central Academy Of Technology And Arts students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Academy Of Technology And Arts?
Central Academy Of Technology And Arts has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central Academy Of Technology And Arts offer ?
Central Academy Of Technology And Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Academy Of Technology And Arts part of?
Central Academy Of Technology And Arts is part of Union County School District.
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