CATO MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Cato Middle College High is a public high school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 252 students offering grade levels from 11th Grade to 13th Grade. With about 3 teachers, Cato Middle College High has a student/teacher ratio of about 84:1. 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.
Cato Middle College High, located on the campus of Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a specialized high school designed for students who are ready to transition to a collegiate environment. As a "middle college," the school offers a unique educational experience where students can earn both their high school diploma and transferable college credit simultaneously. This model is particularly well-suited for students who are academically motivated, independent, and looking for a more mature, rigorous atmosphere than a traditional high school setting provides.
Because the school operates in partnership with CPCC, students benefit from access to college-level courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and a diverse campus environment. The curriculum focuses on preparing students for higher education and future career paths by fostering time management, self-advocacy, and academic responsibility. By integrating the high school experience with college academics, Cato Middle College High provides a clear pathway for students to accelerate their education, reduce the time and cost of a college degree, and gain a significant head start on their professional futures.
For more information, contact Cato Middle College High at (980) 343-1452 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-1452
CATO MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Charlotte, NC with about 252 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Total Students:
- 252
- Teachers:
- 3.88
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 252 students
- Black or African American
- 52.8%
- White
- 19.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.1%
- Asian
- 7.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 69.4%
- Male
- 30.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.