Very Good
#910 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 34% in state
Career Academy and Technical School
High School · Iredell-statesville Schools · Troutman, NC
An Iredell-statesville Schools high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
350 Old Murdock Rd, Troutman, NC 28166
- Math 27% vs NC 53% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Career Academy and Technical School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 52% across the 12-year record (2014–2025).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Career Academy and Technical School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,500/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Troutman), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,107
Median home value
$302,300
Median rent
$1,280/mo
College educated
25.6%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28166; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Program at the SpringsEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| South Iredell HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,675 | Compare → |
| Southview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Academy of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–12 | 4.3 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Iredell-statesville Schools
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #16 of 38
- District spending per student
- $11,291NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Career Academy and Technical School is listed in Iredell-Statesville Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Career Academy and Technical School
Career Academy and Technical School is a public high school in Troutman, NC, part of Iredell-statesville Schools, serving approximately 133 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #910 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Career Academy and Technical School
What grades does Career Academy and Technical School serve?
Career Academy and Technical School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Career Academy and Technical School?
Career Academy and Technical School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Career Academy and Technical School?
The student-teacher ratio at Career Academy and Technical School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Career Academy and Technical School rank in NC?
Career Academy and Technical School ranks #910 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Career Academy and Technical School's MySchoolScout rating?
Career Academy and Technical School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Career Academy and Technical School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Career Academy and Technical School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Career Academy and Technical School a charter school?
No, Career Academy and Technical School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Career Academy and Technical School a Title I school?
No, Career Academy and Technical School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Career Academy and Technical School?
18.8% of students at Career Academy and Technical School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Iredell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.0%
- Phone
- (704) 978-2791
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 28166)
- 11,009
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28166; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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