Serving 854 students in grades 6-12, Cochrane Collegiate 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 is 22% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 854 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cochrane Collegiate Academy serves the eastern part of Charlotte, NC, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cochrane Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cochrane Collegiate Academy's student population of 854 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
854 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Cochrane Collegiate Academy 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 Cochrane Collegiate Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2458 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)22%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cochrane Collegiate Academy's ranking?
Cochrane Collegiate Academy is ranked #2458 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cochrane Collegiate Academy often compared to?
Cochrane Collegiate Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Albemarle Road Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cochrane Collegiate Academy?
The graduation rate of Cochrane Collegiate Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Cochrane Collegiate Academy?
854 students attend Cochrane Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cochrane Collegiate Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cochrane Collegiate Academy?
Cochrane Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cochrane Collegiate Academy offer ?
Cochrane Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cochrane Collegiate Academy part of?
Cochrane Collegiate Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In what neighborhood is Cochrane Collegiate Academy located?
Cochrane Collegiate Academy is located in the Oak Forest neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Oak Forest.
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