Central Academy of Technology and Arts
Central Academy of Technology and Arts is a public high school located in Monroe, North Carolina, and also Union County's first magnet high school. Unlike regular public high schools, students at Central Academy have the opportunity to have a major course of study in an academy of their choice that will give them a head start towards their future careers in life.
The academies include Information Systems, Medical Sciences, Performing Arts, Pre-Engineering, and Transportation Systems. Teacher Preparation was eliminated before the 2015-2016 school year.
CATA is a part of Union County Public Schools, on Brewer Drive. The school was originally a career center, but now is a part of the public school system. The school was founded as a high school for grades 9-12 in 2006, with the first graduating class in 2009.
Athletics
Central Academy has won the following North Carolina High School Athletic Association state championships.| Sport | Year |
| Girls Soccer | 2011 |
| Wrestling State Tournament Team | 2019, 2020 |