Carolina International School
Tel:
(704)455-3847
- Carolina International School serves 849 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Carolina International School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Carolina International School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Carolina International School's student population of 849 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 849 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Carolina International School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,538 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Carolina International School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #1270 out of 2,538 schools (Bottom 50%) | -- |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 16% |
| Black | 27% | 26% |
| White | 48% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 88% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Carolina International School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carolina International School is Hickory Ridge High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hickory Ridge Middle School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is A.c.e. Academy (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harrisburg A.c.e. Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 311 students
0.7 miles
7807 Caldwell Road, Suite #157
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704)456-7153 0.7 K-6 311 - Harrisburg Harrisburg Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 980 students
1.9 miles
3900 Stallings Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704)455-5118 1.9 K-5 980 - Harrisburg Hickory Ridge Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1128 students
1.9 miles
7336 Raging Ridge Rd
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704)455-1331 1.9 6-8 1128 - Harrisburg Hickory Ridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 1669 students
2.1 miles
7321 Raging Ridge Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704)454-7300 2.1 9-12 1669 - Charlotte University Meadows Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 628 students
2.6 miles
1600 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980)343-3685 2.6 PK-5 628
School Reviews
| 2 My child has been enrolled at this school since Kindergarten. Besides the issues of embezzlement which led to severe financial difficulties, I have not found that this school has performed according to the standards that were presented at open house. My child is very bright but has had difficulties with behavior. He has mild ADHD. Neither his teachers nor administration has met his needs despite our efforts to assist them in doing so. There is a definite club-like atmosphere here . . . the parents run the school. My desire is for my child to have the best educational experience he can get and quite frankly, CIS HAS NOT met that expectation. Our neighborhood school has a better report card than CIS. We plan to go there. - Posted by Parent - jacks |
| 5 I have 2 children and have been a part of the school since it started. As a school we have had many wounderful times as well as many rough times. My oldest child is in 5th grade and has had a pretty good experience. Although we had a teacher who was not the greatest continue to move up as our children did, she has done very well and loves the school. Our son who has learning problems, did not fare as well, but loved the school. I would not hesitate to send a child to this school and we are looking forward to a new chapter as the school get a new director and principal. The previous made many parents feel put off and they did not seem to want parents at school. I will continue to support the school and be involved. - Posted by Parent - cathi |
| 2 As a teacher from both private and public schools in this area, I would beg parents to not put their child/children in this school. It is a joke academically and quite frankly, the cult like followers paint a wonderful, but (unfortunately for students and parents) an entirely fictitious picture of this so called charter school. I have found that most children in these classrooms are behind their public school peers in most academic areas. In fact, I have tutored many of these children. There is no evidence to back up the claims that this school is better academically than others in the area. In fact, if you do your research, you will find the opposite to be true. People and some of the parents in this school have the misconception that because it is a charter school, it must stand up to more rigorous standards. This is entirely false. Call the NC of Public Instruction and find out for yourself the complaints against Carolina International School before you even think about placing your child here. It is very sad that new comers are deceived into believing that their child will grow more in this school than in their neighborhood schools. Do your research people. You might also find it interesting that every year, more than 1/2 of the staff leave this school. That says more than anything. - Posted by Teacher - karen |
| 2 Not worth all of the trouble once you get in. Test scores are so-so. Nothing there for Advanced/Gifted students. Teachers are pretty good, but held back by a messed up Administration. - Posted by Parent - karen |
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