Serving 789 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Collinswood Language Academy ranks in the top 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 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Collinswood Language Academy's student population of 789 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Collinswood Language Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collinswood Language Academy is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1047 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
60%
20%
Black
13%
25%
White
24%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collinswood Language Academy's ranking?
Collinswood Language Academy is ranked #1047 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Collinswood Language Academy often compared to?
Collinswood Language Academyis often viewed alongside schools like South Of International Languages by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Collinswood Language Academy?
789 students attend Collinswood Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Collinswood Language Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collinswood Language Academy?
Collinswood Language Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Collinswood Language Academy offer ?
Collinswood Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Collinswood Language Academy part of?
Collinswood Language Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Collinswood Language Academy located?
Collinswood Language Academy is located in the Closeburn Glenkirk neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Closeburn Glenkirk.
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