Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy serves 1,269 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy's student population of 1,269 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
38%
24%
White
24%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy?
1,269 students attend Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy students are Black, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy?
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy offer ?
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy part of?
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy is part of Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy located?
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Huntersville, NC.
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