Charlotte Learning Academy (Closed 2020)

800 Briar Creek Rd., Dd400
Charlotte, NC 28205
Serving 262 students in grades 6-12, Charlotte Learning 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(18-19)
≤5%
42%
(18-19)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
85%
24%
White
1%
42%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.27
(18-19)
80-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Charlotte Learning Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charlotte Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Charlotte Learning Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Charlotte Learning Academy?
262 students attend Charlotte Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Charlotte Learning Academy students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charlotte Learning Academy?
Charlotte Learning Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charlotte Learning Academy offer ?
Charlotte Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Charlotte Learning Academy part of?
Charlotte Learning Academy is part of Charlotte Learning Academy School District.

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