Vaughan Academy Of Technology

8601 Old Concord Rd
Charlotte, NC 28213
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vaughan Academy Of Technology ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vaughan Academy Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Vaughan Academy Of Technology's student population of 331 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
331 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Vaughan Academy Of Technology ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vaughan Academy Of Technology is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#827 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Vaughan Academy Of Technology, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vaughan Academy Of Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vaughan Academy Of Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Vaughan Academy Of Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
24%
20%
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Black
66%
25%
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White
4%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Vaughan Academy Of Technology and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vaughan Academy Of Technology and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vaughan Academy Of Technology and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vaughan Academy Of Technology's ranking?
Vaughan Academy Of Technology is ranked #827 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Vaughan Academy Of Technology often compared to?
Vaughan Academy Of Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Blythe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Vaughan Academy Of Technology?
331 students attend Vaughan Academy Of Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Vaughan Academy Of Technology students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vaughan Academy Of Technology?
Vaughan Academy Of Technology has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vaughan Academy Of Technology offer ?
Vaughan Academy Of Technology offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vaughan Academy Of Technology part of?
Vaughan Academy Of Technology is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Vaughan Academy Of Technology located?
Vaughan Academy Of Technology is located in the College Downs neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in College Downs.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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