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Columbus Arts & Technology Academy, Home of the Trailblazers!

Now Enrolling Grades EK-12 in Columbus, Ohio

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Tuition-Free, Public Community School

Columbus Arts & Technology Academy also offers FREE Breakfast, Lunch & Bus Transportation

Welcome to Columbus Arts & Technology Academy

CATA is the top-performing school in the neighborhood as measured by the Ohio Department of Education's Performance Index. We offer a well-rounded academic program emphasizing Technology & Arts education that features specialty subjects such as Songwriting, Choir, Dance, Intro to Coding & more! We offer a before & after school program for working parents called OASIS and competitive sports such as Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Track & Flag Football. In addition to our dual enrollment program where students can earn both college & high school credit at once, we also offer an ODE-approved Career Tech Education Program where students can get an early start in career readiness through certifications like Microsoft Office Specialist and Media & Arts Production. We offer full-day kindergarten with an early entrance option for students who turn five years old before January 1.

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Events

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Oct 07

Quarter 1 Ends

October 7
Oct 08

Teacher Record’s Day – No School for Students

October 8
Oct 11

Indigenous Peoples Day – No School for Students

October 11
Oct 12

Quarter 2 Begins

October 12
Oct 14

Quarter 1 Report Cards Distributed

October 14
Oct 18

Fall 3rd Grade Testing Window Opens (TENTATIVE)

October 18
Oct 21

Board Meeting

October 21 @ 6:30 pm
Oct 22

Parent-Teacher Conference Day – No School for Students

October 22

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Announcements

Recent News

CATA Black History Presentation

Black Voices: Activism & Empowerment

  Please watch our video presentation celebrating Black voices in activism and empowerment. CATA Black History 2021    
Now Enrolling Kindergarten

Kindergarten Registration Now Open for Fall 2021!

  Building a strong academic foundation from the start. Begin your journey with us. Enroll now »    
AMP Helpful Resources

AMP Helpful Resources

  We are committed to providing families with AMP & COVID resources to help assist with their student's success and online school needs. To learn more,  visit the dedicated AMP and COVID-19 Information page. To find quick how-to videos and guides to help navigate online school, visit our FAQ course.

Online & Hybrid Student Internet Reimbursement Policy

  Internet Service Provider reimbursement is available to students enrolled for the 20-21 school year. Eligibility for reimbursement is dependent on the family qualifying for the National School Lunch Program and other requirements outlined below. Amount: $25 per month, per household (not per student) Payment: Twice per year (February 2021…

A Day in the Life: Your Plan for Successful Online Learning

  New to online learning? Worried about preparing for fall? Want to make sure your child can stay on track?  Don’t worry, we have you covered!   We have created a plan that is simple to follow no matter what grade your student is in! Every day, make sure your…

20-21 Learning Options for Students

We are happy to announce that our students will have multiple learning options for the 20-21 school year: Traditional  In-person learning at the school building with added safety protocols and procedures. Online At-home learning supported by teachers, technology, and curriculum specifically built for online learning. Hybrid A mix of Traditional and Online learning with…

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