Top Rankings
Concord Lake Steam Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 856 students in Concord Lake Steam Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Concord Lake Steam Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,729 Schools
# Students
856 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
48:1
48:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Concord Lake Steam Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#169 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.4%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
22%
22%
% Black
46%
24%
% White
23%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,456 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,318. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,367 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$20,622 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$21,575 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,456
$13,318
Spending / Student
$7,367
$13,934
Best Concord Lake Steam Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Concord Lake Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1911 Concord Lake Road
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 273-5310
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 273-5310
Gr: K-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Concord Lake Steam Academy School District?
Concord Lake Steam Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 856 students.
What is the rank of Concord Lake Steam Academy School District?
Concord Lake Steam Academy School District is ranked #168 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Concord Lake Steam Academy School District?
46% of Concord Lake Steam Academy School District students are Black, 23% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Concord Lake Steam Academy School District?
Concord Lake Steam Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 48:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Concord Lake Steam Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,367 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
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