How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Career Academy and Technical School | Lake Norman High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Troutman, NC | Mooresville, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 103 | 1,905 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 6.9:1 | 23.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 9.3% | 14.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Career Academy and Technical School | Lake Norman High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,479 | $12,479 |
| District | Iredell-Statesville Schools | Iredell-Statesville Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Career Academy and Technical School | Lake Norman High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.4% | 71.3% |
| African American | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.9% | 12.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Career Academy and Technical School | Lake Norman High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 18 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 51.5:1 | 286.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.7% | 25.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 156 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.