Serving 74 students in grades Kindergarten-13, Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy 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% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-13
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy's student population of 74 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-13
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy 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-mecklenburg Academy is 0.52, 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
#2532 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
65%
25%
White
22%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy's ranking?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy is ranked #2532 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy often compared to?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Metro School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy?
The graduation rate of Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy is 11-19%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy?
74 students attend Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy students are Black, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy offer ?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-13
What school district is Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy part of?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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