Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (08-09)
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
1%
Asian
(08-09)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(08-09)2%
9%
Black
(08-09)91%
22%
White
(08-09)7%
66%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
61%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Metropolitan Career & Technical Center?
346 students attend Metropolitan Career & Technical Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Metropolitan Career & Technical Center students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Metropolitan Career & Technical Center offer ?
Metropolitan Career & Technical Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Metropolitan Career & Technical Center part of?
Metropolitan Career & Technical Center is part of Little Rock School District.
In what neighborhood is Metropolitan Career & Technical Center located?
Metropolitan Career & Technical Center is located in the Upper Baseline neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 3 other public schools located in Upper Baseline.
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