How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Central Academy of Technology and Arts | Porter Ridge High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Monroe, NC | Indian Trail, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 875 | 1,809 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 20.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.3% | 30.7% |
| 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 | Central Academy of Technology and Arts | Porter Ridge High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,790 | $11,790 |
| District | Union County Public Schools | Union County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Central Academy of Technology and Arts | Porter Ridge High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.1% | 48.0% |
| African American | 8.5% | 15.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% | 27.2% |
| Asian | 15.7% | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 5.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Central Academy of Technology and Arts | Porter Ridge High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 23 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 291.7:1 | 361.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.3% | 31.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 69 |
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.