Central Academy of Technology & Arts 2025-2026 Application and Lottery Information

Important Dates:

The Application Window will be from February 12-March 9, 2025. Apply using Scribbles- https://ucpsncc.scriborder.com/

March 26, 2025 - Special Program Schools parents notified of seat offer. 

April 2, 2025 - Deadline to accept seat offer.

Please contact Tammy Tweed with any questions, 704.296.3088 or tammy.tweed@ucps.k12.nc.us 

CATA Requirements

1. Course Grades-Students must have a cumulative average of 75% amongst core classes in the 7^th grade and S1 of 8^th grade. Students must not have failed any core courses in the 7^th grade and S1 in the 8^th grade. For students applying to the Pre-Engineering Academy, you must have a Math grade of 80% or higher in the 7^th grade and S1 of 8^th grade. For International Baccalaureate, students must have an 80% cumulative average across core classes in the 7^th grade and S1 in the 8^th grade. Students must not have failed any core courses in the 7^th grade and S1 in the 8th grade.
2. Discipline-Students may not have any long-term suspensions in the 7th grade or 8^th grade.
3. Performing Arts Academies-Students applying to Dance, Theatre, or Music Production and Recording Arts must complete an audition or assessment in addition to their application.

*Grades and discipline will be reviewed again at the end of the 8^th grade year. Any student who no longer meets the entrance criteria will have their acceptance rescinded.