Cato Middle College High School serves 191 students in grades 11-13.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 48:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 11-13
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 48:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Cato Middle College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
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Cato Middle College High School's student population of 191 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-13
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Cato Middle College High School is 0.61, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
48:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
59%
25%
White
11%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Cato Middle College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ardrey Kell High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Cato Middle College High School?
The graduation rate of Cato Middle College High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cato Middle College High School?
191 students attend Cato Middle College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Cato Middle College High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cato Middle College High School?
Cato Middle College High School has a student ration of 48:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cato Middle College High School offer ?
Cato Middle College High School offers enrollment in grades 11-13
What school district is Cato Middle College High School part of?
Cato Middle College High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 11/24/2017The teachers at CATO helped me prepare for my college experience. A lot of my friends are having trouble with school at UNCC but I am comfortable with the work and workload because of my teachers from high school.2 7/7/2017I had a less than fun experience at this school. The staff was always unhelpful regarding very important questions about grade thirteen and graduation. Navigating the world after leaving this school feels like stumbling around in the dark.5 1/17/2011This school offers an exceptional opportunity to students seeking a positive educational environment and to attend college classes in 11th and 12th grades.
We are extremely excited to get an new Principal, Mr. Joseph Burch, who brings a distinguished School of Excellence achievement from his previous assignments in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.
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The teachers at CATO helped me prepare for my college experience. A lot of my friends are having trouble with school at UNCC but I am comfortable with the work and workload because of my teachers from high school.
I had a less than fun experience at this school. The staff was always unhelpful regarding very important questions about grade thirteen and graduation. Navigating the world after leaving this school feels like stumbling around in the dark.
This school offers an exceptional opportunity to students seeking a positive educational environment and to attend college classes in 11th and 12th grades.
We are extremely excited to get an new Principal, Mr. Joseph Burch, who brings a distinguished School of Excellence achievement from his previous assignments in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.
My child has already made many new friends in his first semester and is excited and thrilled to be in classes with college age students.
Review Cato Middle College High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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