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The Central Academy of Arts and Technology is the first free, TK-HS public charter school for Bakersfield families. 

Tuition free!

Credentialed teachers ​

No entry requirements

Engaging Classrooms

Students
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A school built with purpose creates students with direction.

At Caat, we believe students are capable of more and school should prove it.​

We offer a tuition-free, college-prep experience where students are challenged, supported, and given real opportunities to build their future starting now.

College pathways. Real-world learning. Arts and technology. Strong support.​

No attendance boundaries. Open to all families across Kern County.

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School Is in Session, But It’s Not Too Late to Apply!

Now that the school year is underway, families can still apply! We accept applications year-round and enroll students as space becomes available.

We are currently enrolling students in TK–10th grade, including Central Academy High School, for the 2026–2027 school year.

Families living within the BCSD attendance area and families with currently enrolled siblings receive enrollment preference. But any student in Kern County can attend Caat. 

Apply now and join the CAAT family!

Email:
enrollment@linkedps.org

Phone:
(661) 885-0023

¡Nuestro personal habla español!

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The Central Academy of Arts and Technology is now enrolling grades TK-8 and grades 9-10 for Central Academy High School.

Arts and Technology 

Fostering both creativity and technical skills readies children to be the forward-thinking leaders of the future.

A TK-12 School

Families have the option to enroll all of their children in a single school, ensuring a seamless educational experience without any learning disruptions caused by school transitions.

Prepared for College

Opportunity guarantees that all students possess the competitive qualifications for admission to a four-year college.

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