Serving 215 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 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 215 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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 0.30, 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.
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?
215 students attend Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 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 17:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 215 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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