VAUGHAN ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY

Vaughan Academy of Technology is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 392 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Vaughan Academy of Technology has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology, located in the University City area of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a specialized magnet school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is named in honor of Dorothy Johnson Vaughan, a pioneering African American mathematician and NASA human computer, whose legacy of excellence in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) serves as the foundation for the school’s academic mission.

The academy is designed to provide students with a rigorous, technology-integrated curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy. By incorporating project-based learning and advanced technological resources into daily instruction, the school aims to prepare young students for the demands of a modern, innovation-driven workforce. Through its unique magnet focus, Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy fosters an environment that encourages curiosity and academic achievement, positioning itself as a hub for developing the next generation of technological leaders.

For more information, contact Vaughan Academy of Technology at (980) 343-0030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.