Center for Advanced Technologies
The Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT) is a public magnet program in St. Petersburg, Florida, attached to Lakewood High School and part of the Pinellas County Schools district. Its primary focus is mathematics, science, and technology. It is a member of the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology (NCSSSMST) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In its May 28 issue, Newsweek magazine ranked CAT at 24 in its 2007 list of the top 100 high schools in the nation. In 2010, CAT moved up to #15 in Newsweek magazine's list of top 100 high schools. CAT is currently among the global community of Microsoft Showcase Schools.
| Center for Advanced Technologies at Lakewood High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
1400 54th Avenue South St. Petersburg , 33705 United States | |
| Coordinates | 27.71927°N 82.6528°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, Magnet |
| Established | 1990 |
| School district | Pinellas County Schools |
| Administrator | Cristina Calderon |
| Grades | 9th–12th |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated 2017) |
| Accreditation | Florida State Department of Education |
| Website | www |
Every year, students must apply to enter the CAT program. Approximately 150 students enter into the program each year.
The focus of the CAT program is science and technology and thus all math and science classes are taught by CAT faculty. The rest of the students honors curriculum is provided by the traditional high school. This results in integration with traditional honors students. However, there are separate valedictorians and salutatorians.