At a glance
Reported students
875
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55.13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
681
Central Academy of Technology and Arts: 875 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
15.9:1 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
- 808
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Central Academy of Technology and Arts
Central Academy of Technology and Arts is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Monroe. It is one of 52 current school records connected to Union County Public Schools. NCES reports 875 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, 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 (57.1%) and Asian (15.7%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 1.5%. 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 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Central Academy of Technology and Arts
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 55.13 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 1.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.08
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.1%
- Hispanic13.4%
- Black8.5%
- Asian15.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.1%
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
16 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 Union County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Forest Hills High
High · Grades 09–12
973 reported students
Parkwood High
High · Grades 09–12
1,082 reported students
Monroe High
High · Grades 09–12
1,215 reported students
Piedmont High
High · Grades 09–12
1,270 reported students
Sun Valley High
High · Grades 09–12
1,272 reported students
Union County Early College
High · Grades 09–13
340 reported students
Public schools near Central Academy of Technology and Arts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfe School High · Union County Public Schools | 06–12 | 109 | 0.8 mi |
| Monroe High High · Union County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,215 | 2.3 mi |
| Union County Early College High · Union County Public Schools | 09–13 | 340 | 5 mi |
| Parkwood High High · Union County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,082 | 6.1 mi |
| Sun Valley High High · Union County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,272 | 6.7 mi |
| Porter Ridge High School High · Union County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,809 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Central Academy of Technology and Arts
What grades does Central Academy of Technology and Arts serve?
Central Academy of Technology and Arts reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Union County Public Schools.
How many students attend Central Academy of Technology and Arts?
Central Academy of Technology and Arts reported 875 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 808 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Central Academy of Technology and Arts?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 875 students and 55.13 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 Central Academy of Technology and Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
Central Academy of Technology and Arts is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Union County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Central Academy of Technology and Arts students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13.8% 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 Central Academy of Technology and Arts in?
Central Academy of Technology and Arts is part of Union County Public Schools, based in Monroe, NC, which operates 52 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Central Academy of Technology and Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wolfe School (0.8 mi), Monroe High (2.3 mi), Union County Early College (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.