Career Academy and Technical School

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118 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Career Academy and Technical School (CATS), located in Troutman, North Carolina, serves as a specialized high school within the Iredell-Statesville School District. The institution is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic environment integrated with hands-on, industry-specific career and technical education (CTE). By bridging the gap between traditional classroom learning and real-world application, CATS prepares students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into the workforce.

The school offers a diverse range of programs that allow students to earn professional certifications, participate in work-based learning, and gain technical expertise in high-demand fields. With a focus on preparing "career-ready" graduates, CATS emphasizes the development of technical skills alongside professional soft skills. By partnering with local industries and focusing on student-centered instruction, the school provides a unique pathway for students to explore vocational interests and excel in specialized trades while fulfilling their high school graduation requirements.

118

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Career Academy and Technical School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	6
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
98 (83.1 %)
Black
7 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
6 (5.1 %)
Two or More
5 (4.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Iredell-Statesville Schools
Phone:	(704)978-2791
Website:	http://iss.schoolwires.com/cats/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	118
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 5

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 6

Grade 9 12

Grade 10 22

Grade 11 38

Grade 12 26