Serving 977 students in grades Kindergarten-10, Charlotte Lab School 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 37% (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 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 977 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charlotte Lab School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Charlotte Lab School's student population of 977 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 74% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Total Students
977 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charlotte Lab School 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 Charlotte Lab School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1104 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
35%
25%
White
40%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
47%
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 Lab School's ranking?
Charlotte Lab School is ranked #1104 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Charlotte Lab School often compared to?
Charlotte Lab Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Island Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% 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 Charlotte Lab School?
977 students attend Charlotte Lab School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Charlotte Lab School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlotte Lab School?
Charlotte Lab School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charlotte Lab School offer ?
Charlotte Lab School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10
What school district is Charlotte Lab School part of?
Charlotte Lab School is part of Charlotte Lab School District.
School Reviews
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