Columbus Arts & Technology Academy

Charter School 539 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Columbus Arts and Technology Academy (CATA), located on Kimberly Parkway East in Columbus, Ohio, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a comprehensive education that balances academic rigor with the development of creative and technological skills. The school serves students in grades K–8, operating under a mission to foster a community where students are encouraged to think critically, solve problems creatively, and utilize modern technology to succeed in a rapidly evolving global environment.

The academy emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates traditional core subjects—such as math, language arts, and science—with specialized programming in the arts and technical literacy. By focusing on individualized attention and a supportive school culture, CATA aims to prepare its diverse student body for high school success and beyond. The school is actively involved in the local community, often leveraging its arts and tech-focused initiatives to engage students and families in collaborative learning experiences.

539

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	71
Black	429
Asian	3
Two or More	20
American Indian	3

Black
429 (79.6%)
Hispanic
71 (13.2%)
Two or More
20 (3.7%)
White
13 (2.4%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
Phone:	(614)577-0900
Website:	http://columbusata.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 53

Grade 9 47

Grade 10 23