Serving 1,782 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mountain Island Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher 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 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,782 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Island Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mountain Island Charter School's student population of 1,782 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,782 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Island Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Island Charter School is 0.64, 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
#308 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)76%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
72%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Raptors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Island Charter School's ranking?
Mountain Island Charter School is ranked #308 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mountain Island Charter School often compared to?
Mountain Island Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charlotte Lab School, Jackson Day School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Island Charter School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Island Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Mountain Island Charter School?
1,782 students attend Mountain Island Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mountain Island Charter School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Island Charter School?
Mountain Island Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain Island Charter School offer ?
Mountain Island Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Island Charter School part of?
Mountain Island Charter School is part of Mountain Island Charter School District.
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