School overview
At a glance
Reported students
173
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
34.6:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
11–13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
653
Cato Middle College High School: 173 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
34.6:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Cato Middle College High School
Cato Middle College High School is a public high school serving grades 11–13 in Charlotte. It is one of 185 current school records connected to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. NCES reports 173 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 34.6:1, above the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (45.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.9%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 1.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Cato Middle College High School
- 1How do the reported 34.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 1.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.3%
- Hispanic24.9%
- Black45.7%
- Asian8.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
5 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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