Fast Facts
Central Academy of Technology & Arts is a comprehensive magnet high school that incorporates rigorous academic and technical education using innovative academy concepts in a nurturing environment that emphasizes experiential learning, relevant internships, community involvement, technical, artistic, and academic integration. We prepare our students to compete in a global society.
Central Academy of Technology & Arts, Union County’s first magnet-based high school, offers focused curriculum in the fields of pre-engineering, information systems, medical sciences, performing arts, transportation systems, and the new International Academy. Below are all the pathways available under each academy.
Information Systems Academy
- Computer Engineering Pathway (hardware and networking)
- Software Development and Game Design Pathway
- CyberSecurity Pathway
Medical Sciences Academy
- Project Lead the Way
Performing Arts Academy
- Theatre Arts Pathway
- Dance Pathway
- Music Production and Recording Arts Pathway
Pre-Engineering Academy
Project Lead the Way
Transportation Systems Academy
- Auto Technology
- Collision
International Academy
Throughout the six academies, students have the opportunity to:
- Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment and laboratories
- Study a highly focused, diverse and challenging curriculum developed with corporate, educational and business input
- Obtain industry certifications
- Partner with business and industry
- Have internship and job-shadowing opportunities
- Earn advanced placement academic credit and post-secondary technical credit
- Learn with technical integration with academics
- Attend classes with performance-based instruction
- Learn real-world problem solving