Very Good
#855 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 32% in state
Cato Middle College High School
High School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 35009, Charlotte, NC 28235
- Math 68% vs NC 56% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Cato Middle College High School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 68% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #61 of 179
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cato Middle College High School is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cato Middle College High School
Cato Middle College High School is a public high school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 194 students in grades 11th-UG with a 48.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #855 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cato Middle College High School
What grades does Cato Middle College High School serve?
Cato Middle College High School serves students in grades 11th through UG.
How many students attend Cato Middle College High School?
Cato Middle College High School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cato Middle College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cato Middle College High School is 48.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cato Middle College High School rank in NC?
Cato Middle College High School ranks #855 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Cato Middle College High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cato Middle College High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Cato Middle College High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cato Middle College High School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Cato Middle College High School a charter school?
No, Cato Middle College High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cato Middle College High School a Title I school?
No, Cato Middle College High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cato Middle College High School?
53.6% of students at Cato Middle College High 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
- 11th – UG
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 48.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Phone
- (980) 343-1452
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
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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.
- 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.
- 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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