Cabarrus Early College of Technology

670 Concord Parkway North
Concord, NC 28027

236 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

The Cabarrus Early College of Technology (CEC) is a specialized, innovative high school located on the campus of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in Concord, North Carolina. Operating as a partnership between Cabarrus County Schools and the community college, the school is designed to provide students with a rigorous, accelerated academic environment. By integrating high school curriculum with college-level coursework, CEC offers students the unique opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree or transferable college credit simultaneously, often at little to no cost to the families.

The school emphasizes a STEM-focused (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) approach, catering to students who are motivated to get a head start on their professional or academic futures. Because of its location and structure, CEC fosters a collegiate atmosphere that encourages independence, critical thinking, and time management. It serves as an ideal environment for students who thrive in non-traditional settings and are looking for a streamlined pathway toward higher education or high-demand technical careers.

236

Total Students

6.5

Full-Time Teachers

36.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cabarrus Early College of Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	44
Black	35
Asian	28
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
113 (47.9%)
Hispanic
44 (18.6%)
Black
35 (14.8%)
Asian
28 (11.9%)
Two or More
14 (5.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cabarrus County Schools
Phone:	(704)260-6750
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	36.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 13 4

Grade 9 62

Grade 10 59

Grade 11 56

Grade 12 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cabarrus Early College of Technology
Grade	Student Count
Grade 13	4
Grade 9	62
Grade 10	59
Grade 11	56
Grade 12	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cabarrus Early College of Technology
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	113	47.9%
Male	123	52.1%

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