The Central Academy of Arts and Technology, 1701 18th Street, Bakersfield, CA (2026)

We offer tuition-free, college-preparatory, arts and technology-focused curriculum, located on a safe, secure campus. LinkEd was established as a nonprofit organization by community members who believe that charter schools create new possibilities for educators, students, and families.

09/16/2026

Busy days at CAAT—and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Mid-week. Mid-September. Classrooms moving, hallways buzzing, ideas flowing, students connecting, creating and finding their rhythm.

We’re busy building more than a school. We’re building a space designed to engage our students—a place they feel excited to walk into, inspired to learn in and proud to be part of.

Is it perfect? Never. But we’re always paying attention, always learning and always asking: How can we make it better?

Because creating a school students love coming to doesn’t happen overnight. It happens in the everyday moments, the constant refining and a community that keeps showing up.

Here’s to all the good energy carrying us through the rest of September.

09/15/2026

At CAAT, we’re thinking beyond the high school diploma.

Our scholars have the opportunity to take real college courses while they’re still in high school—earning high school and college credit at the same time. Depending on their pathway, students can graduate with 18–34 college units already earned.

And those college courses? They’re offered at no cost to families.

For many families, completing college coursework during high school can represent $25,000–$70,000 in potential savings on tuition, housing and other college costs.

But this isn’t only about saving money.

It’s about giving students a head start.
It’s about experiencing college-level learning before leaving high school.
It’s about building confidence in what comes next.
It’s about graduating with more than a diploma.

So, as you consider high school options for your child, don’t only ask:

“What will they need to graduate?”

Ask:

“What could they graduate with?”

At CAAT, we’re helping scholars build toward what’s next—before graduation day ever arrives.

Learn more about CAAT College-Prep High School and our early college opportunities through our website or call to schedule a tour (661) 885-0023.

09/12/2026

☕️✨ COFFEE. CONVERSATION. CONNECTION. ✨☕️

CAAT Families, come grab a cup of coffee and spend some time with our Principal! 💙💜💛

Let’s chat, connect, share ideas, ask questions, and keep building an amazing CAAT community together. 🗣️💫

📅 September 16
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 824 Campus | 824 18th Street

Your voice matters. Your ideas matter. YOU matter. 💙

☕️ Come have coffee with us—we’d love to see you there!

09/09/2026

CAAT just got a little more hyped… okay, A LOT more hyped. ☕️

We’re excited to officially welcome Cafecito Juntos to the CAAT campus!

That means students, parents at drop-off, families, friends, and our Bakersfield community can now grab a matcha, espresso, or cafecito right from the window at 1723 18th St.

And this partnership is about more than great coffee. Every purchase helps support programs and opportunities for CAAT Scholars — so when you support local, you’re also pouring directly back into our students.

☕️ Cafecito Juntos at CAAT
📍 1723 18th St., Bakersfield
Monday–Friday | 7 AM–4 PM

TODAY, September 9, we’re celebrating! Stop by and enjoy FREE coffee art added to your drink. Come grab a coffee, say hello, and check out what’s happening at CAAT.

Thinking about CAAT for your student? Come meet us and learn more. CAAT is a tuition-free public charter school offering a high-level educational experience designed to help scholars discover their strengths, develop their talents, and prepare for what comes next.

And Bakersfield educators — we want to meet you, too. If you’re passionate about pushing education forward and creating meaningful opportunities for students, stop by and introduce yourself. We’re always open to connecting with exceptional educators who believe school can be different.

Great coffee. Local collaboration. More opportunities for our scholars.

That’s something worth raising a cup to. ☕️ Cheers!

Support local. Support CAAT. Support the next generation.

09/02/2026

College planning at CAAT starts long before senior year.

Last year, our scholars had several opportunities to step outside the classroom and onto college campuses—including visits to Caltech and CalArts, where they explored possibilities across both STEM and the arts.

But these aren’t just field trips.

Our College Planning Department helps scholars learn how to evaluate a school, explore career paths, understand what they’re looking for in a college experience, and begin making informed decisions about their future.

And there’s more to come this year!

CAAT families, take advantage of these opportunities. Encourage your scholar to explore, ask questions, visit campuses, and use the college planning resources available right here at CAAT.

We’re not waiting until senior year to ask, “What’s next?”

We’re preparing our High School Scholars for what’s next all along the way.

08/29/2026

POV: We said we were short staffed… we just didn’t mean it the way you thought. 😂🤏

Our tiniest crew showed up ready to help! ❤️

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1701 18th Street
Bakersfield, CA
93301

Website

http://www.caatcharterschool.org/, https://caatcharterschool.schoolmint.com/login

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