COLUMBUS ARTS & TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY

Columbus Arts & Technology Academy is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Columbus Arts & Technology Academy school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 577 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, Columbus Arts & Technology Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Columbus Arts and Technology Academy (CATA), located on Kimberly Parkway East in Columbus, Ohio, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a comprehensive education that balances academic rigor with the development of creative and technological skills. The school serves students in grades K–8, operating under a mission to foster a community where students are encouraged to think critically, solve problems creatively, and utilize modern technology to succeed in a rapidly evolving global environment.

The academy emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates traditional core subjects—such as math, language arts, and science—with specialized programming in the arts and technical literacy. By focusing on individualized attention and a supportive school culture, CATA aims to prepare its diverse student body for high school success and beyond. The school is actively involved in the local community, often leveraging its arts and tech-focused initiatives to engage students and families in collaborative learning experiences.

For more information, contact Columbus Arts & Technology Academy at (614) 577-0900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2255 Kimberly Pkwy E
Columbus, OH 43232-7210
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COLUMBUS ARTS & TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Columbus, OH with about 577 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Ohio Council of Community Schools
Total Students:
577
Teachers:
35.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 577 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COLUMBUS ARTS & TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.

Black or African American
78.0%
Hispanic/Latino
13.9%
White
3.5%
Two or more races
3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
54.4%
Male
45.6%

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.