Is Career Academy and Technical School a good school?

Career Academy and Technical School ranks in the bottom 16.3% of North Carolina high schools.

How many students attend Career Academy and Technical School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 118 students attended Career Academy and Technical School.

What is the racial makeup of Career Academy and Technical School?

Students at Career Academy and Technical School are 83% White, 6% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Career Academy and Technical School

Summary:

Career Academy and Technical School is a public high school located in Troutman, North Carolina, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 118 students. The school is part of the Iredell-Statesville Schools district, which is ranked 119 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Career Academy and Technical School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.05%) compared to the surrounding schools, it consistently underperforms the district and state in various assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Biology (35.7%), English II (45.5%), and Math III (26.7%) were significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a low statewide ranking, ranging from 536 out of 640 high schools in 2023-2024 to 277 out of 594 high schools in 2020-2021, placing it in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools. The school's performance also varies significantly between male and female students, with male students ranking as high as 117 out of 481 high schools in 2020-2021, while female students have consistently ranked in the bottom half.

Interestingly, the data reveals a stark contrast between Career Academy and Technical School and the surrounding high schools, such as Collaborative College for Technology and Crossroads Arts Sciences Early College, which consistently outperform Career Academy and Technical School in test scores, school rankings, and student subgroup performance. The school's low percentage of economically disadvantaged students and its predominantly white student population may suggest that socioeconomic and demographic factors could be contributing to its underperformance compared to the district and state averages.

Detail:

Public 6-12

350 Old Murdock Rd
Troutman, NC 28166

(704) 978-2791

District: Iredell-Statesville Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
536^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,148

Student/teacher ratio: 6.8

Number of students: 118

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.1%

African American:

5.9%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Career Academy and Technical School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.54. (See more...)

Compare Details Career Academy and Technical School ranks worse than 83.8% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 7^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Career Academy and Technical School has the smallest high school student body size in the Iredell-Statesville Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (83.1%), African American (5.9%), Hispanic (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Iredell-Statesville Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Career Academy and Technical School is 6.8, which is the lowest among 9 high schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Career Academy and Technical School is $13,148, which is the highest among 9 high schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools District!

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Career Academy and Technical School:

SchoolDigger ranks Career Academy and Technical School 536^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Career Academy and Technical School in the ranking list.)

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Iredell-Statesville Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Iredell-Statesville Schools 119^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Career Academy and Technical School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Career Academy and Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	34.83	516^th	737	30.0%
2021	51.23	342^nd	741	53.8%
2022	61.54	278^th	786	64.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Career Academy and Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	30.84	514^th	684	24.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Career Academy and Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	56.76	300^th	748	59.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Career Academy and Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	21.87	539^th	624	13.6%
2021	21.13	538^th	632	14.9%
2022	28.51	511^th	658	22.3%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Career Academy and Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2015	44.23	230^th	531	56.7%
2016	48.84	170^th	507	66.5%
2017	17.96	380^th	476	20.2%
2019	14.17	448^th	514	12.8%
2021	49.10	277^th	594	53.4%
2022	42.84	337^th	621	45.7%
2023	33.30	410^th	626	34.5%
2024	17.30	536^th	640	16.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Career Academy and Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	7.22	457^th	475	3.8%
2021	31.09	291^st	475	38.7%
2022	38.59	357^th	594	39.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Career Academy and Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	61.05	117^th	481	75.7%
2022	46.00	295^th	585	49.6%
2023	24.07	466^th	602	22.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Career Academy and Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	6.89	423^rd	444	4.7%
2021	29.45	290^th	439	33.9%
2022	22.30	434^th	534	18.7%
2023	17.19	476^th	537	11.4%
2024	5.69	534^th	553	3.4%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2014	21	0	1	2	0	0	1	25
2015	39	8	0	0	0	0	3	50
2016	55	9	0	0	0	0	3	67
2017	60	20	1	4	0	0	4	89
2018	74	16	2	3	0	0	4	99
2019	147	25	2	4	1	0	4	183
2020	176	17	2	5	0	1	14	215
2021	119	3	3	3	0	0	5	133
2022	117	12	3	5	0	1	11	149
2023	98	7	1	6	0	1	5	118

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Career Academy and Technical School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	0	6.5	n/a	n/a
2014	25	8.8	2.8	12
2015	50	9.0	5.5	6
2016	67	12.0	5.5	4.5
2017	89	13.0	6.8	4.5
2018	99	13.4	7.3	6.1
2019	183	4.5	40.5	5.5
2020	215	5.0	42.3	3.3
2021	133	14.9	8.9	8.3
2022	149	16.6	8.9	12.8
2023	118	17.3	6.8	9.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Career Academy and Technical School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	0	6.5	n/a	n/a
2014	25	8.8	2.8	12
2015	50	9.0	5.5	6
2016	67	12.0	5.5	4.5
2017	89	13.0	6.8	4.5
2018	99	13.4	7.3	6.1
2019	183	4.5	40.5	5.5
2020	215	5.0	42.3	3.3
2021	133	14.9	8.9	8.3
2022	149	16.6	8.9	12.8
2023	118	17.3	6.8	9.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Career Academy and Technical School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,046 (8.0%)	$12,102 (92.0%)	$13,148

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Career Academy and Technical School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 516^th of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 278^th of 786 Middle schools	34.6%
Ranks 448^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 410^th of 626 High schools	21.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Career Academy and Technical School)	21.4	27.3	5.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iredell-Statesville Schools)	62.3	55.7	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Career Academy and Technical School)	50	36.4	13.6%
7th Grade Reading (Iredell-Statesville Schools)	62	50	12%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Career Academy and Technical School)	25	35.7	10.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iredell-Statesville Schools)	59.6	50.6	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	42.3	10.3%
8th Grade Reading (Career Academy and Technical School)	52.2	60	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Iredell-Statesville Schools)	58	55.8	2.2%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	50.7	4.9%
8th Grade Science (Career Academy and Technical School)	82.6	80	2.6%
8th Grade Science (Iredell-Statesville Schools)	78.3	74.6	3.7%
8th Grade Science (North Carolina)	78.6	73.4	5.2%
End of Course Biology (Career Academy and Technical School)	10.7	56.3	45.6%
End of Course Biology (Iredell-Statesville Schools)	58.4	55	3.4%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Career Academy and Technical School)	50	52.9	2.9%
End of Course English II (Iredell-Statesville Schools)	57.1	57	0.1%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math III (Career Academy and Technical School)	10.5	30	19.5%
End of Course Math III (Iredell-Statesville Schools)	49.9	59.3	9.4%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	183	118	35.5%
African American	25	7	72%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	4	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	147	98	33.3%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.5%	9.3%	3.9%

Schools Near Career Academy and Technical School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Career Academy and Technical School	Public	6-12	350 Old Murdock Rd	Troutman	28166	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 978-2791	118	17	6.8	9.3%	98 (83.1%)	7 (5.9%)	6 (5.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	5 (4.2%)	17.3	536^th of 640 public high schools	16.3%		33.3	410^th of 626 public high schools	34.5%	126	35.7	45.5		26.7	$13,148	$1,046	$12,102
South Iredell High	Public	9-12	299 Old Mountain Rd	Statesville	28677	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 528-4536	1,711	79	21.7	33.5%	1,145 (66.9%)	162 (9.5%)	258 (15.1%)	56 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	88 (5.1%)	39.5	373^rd of 640 public high schools	41.7%		47	308^th of 626 public high schools	50.8%	65	49.4	56.9	34.0	52.3	$7,902	$590	$7,312
Collaborative College for Technology	Public	9-12	500 West Broad Street	Statesville	28677	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 978-5450	231	9	24.4	30.7%	139 (60.2%)	15 (6.5%)	51 (22.1%)	12 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.6%)	95.7	14^th of 640 public high schools	97.8%		94.9	27^th of 626 public high schools	95.7%	13	94.0	98.1		100.0	$7,803	$118	$7,685
Crossroads Arts Sciences Early College	Public	9-12	476 N Center St	Statesville	28677	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 978-0034	267	8	31.7	37.5%	155 (58.1%)	39 (14.6%)	40 (15.0%)	17 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.0%)	97.2	2^nd of 640 public high schools	99.7%		96.3	4^th of 626 public high schools	99.4%	2	100.0	100.0	96.5		$7,670	$103	$7,567
Statesville High	Public	9-12	474 N Center St	Statesville	28677	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 873-3491	879	56	15.6	77.0%	147 (16.7%)	423 (48.1%)	243 (27.6%)	11 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.3%)	14.1	559^th of 640 public high schools	12.7%		12.7	553^rd of 626 public high schools	11.7%	6	20.8	33.8	13.0	44.5	$10,092	$819	$9,273
West Iredell High	Public	9-12	213 Warrior Dr	Statesville	28625	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 873-2181	844	49	17.1	61.3%	475 (56.3%)	134 (15.9%)	139 (16.5%)	34 (4.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (7.0%)	11.5	579^th of 640 public high schools	9.5%		17.1	529^th of 626 public high schools	15.5%	50	35.0	24.7	15.2	25.0	$9,961	$600	$9,361
Lake Norman High	Public	9-12	186 Doolie Road	Mooresville	28117	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 799-8555	1,986	85	23.2	15.7%	1,511 (76.1%)	100 (5.0%)	195 (9.8%)	72 (3.6%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	101 (5.1%)	70.1	178^th of 640 public high schools	72.2%		70.3	177^th of 626 public high schools	71.7%	1	70.4	73.4	56.2	67.3	$6,712	$326	$6,386
NF Woods Campus	Public	9-12	574 W McLelland Ave	Mooresville	28115	Iredell County	Mooresville Graded School District	No	No	No	No	(704) 658-2500	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mooresville High School	Public	9-12	659 E Center Ave	Mooresville	28115	Iredell County	Mooresville Graded School District	No	No	No	No	(704) 658-2580	1,969	105	18.7	36.4%	1,182 (60.0%)	350 (17.8%)	263 (13.4%)	43 (2.2%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	127 (6.4%)	55.5	261^st of 640 public high schools	59.2%		54.5	261^st of 626 public high schools	58.3%		54.4	65.7	44.7	65.9	$8,785	$417	$8,368
Bandys High	Public	9-12	5040 E Bandys Road	Catawba	28609	Catawba County	Catawba County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 241-1471	864	46	18.8	32.9%	715 (82.8%)	25 (2.9%)	75 (8.7%)	9 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.5%)	68.4	192^nd of 640 public high schools	70.0%		72.6	162^nd of 626 public high schools	74.1%	30	63.8	66.1	64.6	71.7	$8,843	$732	$8,111

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