Mountain Island Charter School

13440 Lucia Riverbend Highway
Mount Holly, NC 28120
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 1,650 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mountain Island Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,650 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mountain Island Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Mountain Island Charter School's student population of 1,650 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,650 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
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School Rankings

Mountain Island Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Island Charter School is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#284 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
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67%
42%
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67%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
20%
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Black
25%
25%
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White
59%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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≥95%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain Island Charter School's ranking?
Mountain Island Charter School is ranked #284 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mountain Island Charter School often compared to?
Mountain Island Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charlotte Lab School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Island Charter School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Island Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Mountain Island Charter School?
1,650 students attend Mountain Island Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mountain Island Charter School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Island Charter School?
Mountain Island Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain Island Charter School offer ?
Mountain Island Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mountain Island Charter School part of?
Mountain Island Charter School is part of Mountain Island Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,650 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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