Career Academy and Technical School

Career Academy and Technical School is a public high school located in Troutman, North Carolina, in Iredell County. The school sits on Old Murdock Road and caters to students from sixth through twelfth grade, making it both a middle and high school. With an enrollment of 133 students and a student-teacher ratio of 7.8:1, the school provides individualized attention to help each student succeed.

Career Academy and Technical School focuses on career readiness and technical skills, preparing students for their future careers through specialized programs. While its MySchoolScout rating is 5.0 out of 10 and it ranks at number 1608 out of 2661 schools in North Carolina (40th percentile), the school's emphasis on practical education offers unique opportunities not found in many traditional high schools. In terms of academic performance, the school shows a proficiency rate of 64% for ELA/Reading and 30% for Math.

These scores suggest that there is room for improvement, but they also highlight areas where the school can focus its efforts to better support student development. The school is situated in a large suburban area, providing students with access to both rural and urban resources while still maintaining a close-knit community feel.

With an enrollment of 133 students, Career Academy and Technical School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.8:1, Career Academy and Technical School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.