Columbus Arts & Technology Academy is a tuition-free, public community school that also offers free breakfast, lunch and bus transportation.
For over 20 years, Columbus Arts & Technology Academy has provided a high-quality, tuition-free charter school experience for families on the Eastside of Columbus. We combine a rigorous college-prep curriculum with a vibrant focus on media arts and hands-on technology, and our family atmosphere helps every child feel seen, safe and supported.
Columbus Arts and Technology Academy's 2025-26 Ohio Report Card shows a Performance Index of 62.0, up 7.0 points in two years, and a 4-star Progress rating.
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September 2026 dates at CATA include Muffins with Moms, cheerleading and dance tryouts, Book Fair, Open House, parent-teacher conferences, and Picture Day.
Read the storyCATA hosts a $20 cheer clinic on August 14 and a dance workshop on August 15 for Trailblazers ages 8 and up, covering tumbling, K-Pop, and majorette.
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Main office: (614) 577-0900
2743 S Hamilton Road Columbus, OH 43232
Main office: (614) 577-0900