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Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy

2857 Hickory Boulevard
Hudson, NC 28638
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 214 students in grades 9-12, Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy's student population of 214 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#191 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy's ranking?
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy is ranked #191 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy?
The graduation rate of Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy?
214 students attend Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy?
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy offer ?
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy part of?
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy is part of Caldwell County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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