Charlotte Secondary School is a public charter school located in Charlotte, North Carolina. It opened in 2007 as a middle school, and has since grown to include grades 6–12.
Serving 174 students in grades 6-12, Charlotte Secondary 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charlotte Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Charlotte Secondary's student population of 174 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Charlotte Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charlotte Secondary is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2034 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
33%
21%
Black
40%
25%
White
15%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlotte Secondary's ranking?
Charlotte Secondary is ranked #2034 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Charlotte Secondary often compared to?
Charlotte Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like East Mecklenburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charlotte Secondary?
The graduation rate of Charlotte Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Charlotte Secondary?
174 students attend Charlotte Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Charlotte Secondary students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlotte Secondary?
Charlotte Secondary has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charlotte Secondary offer ?
Charlotte Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charlotte Secondary part of?
Charlotte Secondary is part of Charlotte Secondary School District.
In what neighborhood is Charlotte Secondary located?
Charlotte Secondary is located in the Stonehaven neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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