Charlotte Secondary

8601 Mcalpine Park Dr
Charlotte, NC 28211
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 181 students in grades 6-12, Charlotte Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Charlotte Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Charlotte Secondary's student population of 181 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Charlotte Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charlotte Secondary is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2175 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charlotte Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Charlotte Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
31%
20%
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Black
44%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Charlotte Secondary and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
14%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Charlotte Secondary and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Charlotte Secondary and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Charlotte Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Charlotte Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charlotte Secondary's ranking?
Charlotte Secondary is ranked #2175 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Charlotte Secondary often compared to?
Charlotte Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like East Mecklenburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charlotte Secondary?
The graduation rate of Charlotte Secondary is 60-69%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Charlotte Secondary?
181 students attend Charlotte Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Charlotte Secondary students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlotte Secondary?
Charlotte Secondary has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charlotte Secondary offer ?
Charlotte Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charlotte Secondary part of?
Charlotte Secondary is part of Charlotte Secondary School District.
In what neighborhood is Charlotte Secondary located?
Charlotte Secondary is located in the Stonehaven neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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