Serving 133 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 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (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%)
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Career Academy And Technical School's student population of 133 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 240% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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 0.32, 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
#1074 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
6%
25%
White
82%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
68%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 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 80-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Career Academy And Technical School?
133 students attend Career Academy And Technical School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Career Academy And Technical School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% 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 8:1, 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 School District.
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