At a glance
Reported students
103
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
526
Career Academy and Technical School: 103 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
6.1:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 149
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.9:1
What the reported data says about Career Academy and Technical School
Career Academy and Technical School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Troutman. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Iredell-Statesville Schools. NCES reports 103 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 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.1:1, below 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.4%) and Black (6.8%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, 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.
Questions worth asking Career Academy and Technical School
- 1How do the reported 6.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.86 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.07
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.4%
- Hispanic3.9%
- Black6.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
5 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Iredell-Statesville Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Crossroads Arts and Science Early Colleg
High · Grades 09–13
225 reported students
Collaborative College for Technology
High · Grades 09–13
232 reported students
Agriculture and Science Early College
High · Grades 09–13
255 reported students
West Iredell High
High · Grades 09–12
767 reported students
North Iredell High
High · Grades 09–12
983 reported students
Statesville High
High · Grades 09–12
991 reported students
Public schools near Career Academy and Technical School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Iredell High High · Iredell-Statesville Schools | 09–12 | 1,768 | 1.3 mi |
| Collaborative College for Technology High · Iredell-Statesville Schools | 09–13 | 232 | 4.8 mi |
| Statesville High High · Iredell-Statesville Schools | 09–12 | 991 | 5.4 mi |
| Crossroads Arts and Science Early Colleg High · Iredell-Statesville Schools | 09–13 | 225 | 5.4 mi |
| West Iredell High High · Iredell-Statesville Schools | 09–12 | 767 | 8 mi |
| Lake Norman High High · Iredell-Statesville Schools | 09–12 | 1,905 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Career Academy and Technical School
What grades does Career Academy and Technical School serve?
Career Academy and Technical School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Iredell-Statesville Schools.
How many students attend Career Academy and Technical School?
Career Academy and Technical School reported 103 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 149 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Career Academy and Technical School?
The calculated ratio is 6.1:1, based on 103 students and 16.86 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Career Academy and Technical School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Career Academy and Technical School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Iredell-Statesville Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Career Academy and Technical School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Career Academy and Technical School in?
Career Academy and Technical School is part of Iredell-Statesville Schools, based in Statesville, NC, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Career Academy and Technical School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Iredell High (1.3 mi), Collaborative College for Technology (4.8 mi), Statesville High (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.