Central Academy of Technology and Arts

High No virtual instruction Monroe, NC Grades 09–12 Suburb: Large Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC SchoolScore™ B (75.7)
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Central Academy of Technology and Arts
Monroe, NC 28112
High No virtual instruction Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ B (75.7)
875
Students
55.1
Teachers
15.9:1
Student:Teacher
(704)296-3088
Phone
http://cata.ucps.k12.nc.us/
Website

Located in Monroe, NORTH CAROLINA (ZIP 28112), Central Academy of Technology and Arts is a High school serving grades 09–12 in the Union County Public Schools district.

Key statistics: 875 students enrolled; a 15.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina High School Average
Enrollment
875.0
State avg: 778.0
▲ 12% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.87:1
State avg: 19.6:1
▼ 19% better
Free Lunch %
13.8%
State avg: 76.6%
▼ 82% better
School Details
School Name
Central Academy of Technology and Arts
NCESSCH ID
370462001806
State School ID
NC-900-366
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
600 Brewer Dr
City
Monroe
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28112
County
Union County
Metro Area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3708
State Leg. Upper
37035
State Leg. Lower
37055
Latitude
34.9723
Longitude
-80.5677
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
875
Total Students
👩‍🏫
55.1
Teachers FTE
📐
15.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
55.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)55.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 121 13.8%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Union County Public Schools
LEAID
3704620
State LEA ID
NC-900
Phone
(704)296-9898
Website
http://www.ucps.k12.nc.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Monroe
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$504,646K
Federal Revenue
$59,605K
State Revenue
$275,504K
Local Revenue
$169,537K
Total Expenditure
$511,659K
Instruction Exp.
$295,709K
Support Services
$152,839K
Other Current Exp.
$22,028K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Central Academy of Technology and Arts

1
Walter Bickett Elementary
Monroe · Elementary
0.8 mi
2
Wolfe School
Monroe · High
0.8 mi
3
ALA Monroe
Monroe · Elementary
1.3 mi
4
Union Academy
Monroe · Other
1.5 mi
5
Monroe Middle
Monroe · Middle
1.6 mi
6
Benton Heights Elementary
Monroe · Elementary
1.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Central Academy of Technology and Arts, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Central Academy of Technology and Arts?
875 students are enrolled at Central Academy of Technology and Arts, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Central Academy of Technology and Arts have?
Central Academy of Technology and Arts has 55.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1.
What grades does Central Academy of Technology and Arts serve?
Central Academy of Technology and Arts serves grades 09 through 12.
Is Central Academy of Technology and Arts a charter school?
Central Academy of Technology and Arts is not a charter school.
What metro area is Central Academy of Technology and Arts located in?
Central Academy of Technology and Arts is located in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area.
What school district does Central Academy of Technology and Arts belong to?
Central Academy of Technology and Arts is part of the Union County Public Schools school district.
How much does Union County Public Schools spend per student?
The Union County Public Schools district spends approximately $584,753,143 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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