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Oakhurst Steam Academy vs. Charlotte Lab School

Should you attend Oakhurst Steam Academy or Charlotte Lab School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Oakhurst Steam Academy
4511 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28205
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Charlotte Lab School
2045 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Oakhurst Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Charlotte Lab School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 522 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oakhurst Steam 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 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,002 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Charlotte Lab School ranks in the top 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 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-12
Total Students
522 students
1,002 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oakhurst Steam Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Charlotte Lab School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oakhurst Steam Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Charlotte Lab School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
67 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oakhurst Steam Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Charlotte Lab School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oakhurst Steam Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Lab School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charlotte Lab School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1790 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#1169 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oakhurst Steam Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Charlotte Lab School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oakhurst Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charlotte Lab School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte Lab School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oakhurst Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charlotte Lab School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte Lab School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oakhurst Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charlotte Lab School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte Lab School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Oakhurst Steam Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Charlotte Lab School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
88
109
Grade 1 Students
81
97
Grade 2 Students
90
94
Grade 3 Students
78
82
Grade 4 Students
101
83
Grade 5 Students
84
85
Grade 6 Students
-
60
Grade 7 Students
-
69
Grade 8 Students
-
61
Grade 9 Students
-
73
Grade 10 Students
-
82
Grade 11 Students
-
46
Grade 12 Students
-
61

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oakhurst Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Charlotte Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charlotte Lab School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oakhurst Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Charlotte Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charlotte Lab School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
37%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oakhurst Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Charlotte Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charlotte Lab School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
14%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oakhurst Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Charlotte Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charlotte Lab School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oakhurst Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Charlotte Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charlotte Lab School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oakhurst Steam Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Charlotte Lab School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charlotte Lab School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oakhurst Steam Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Charlotte Lab School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charlotte Lab School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
1%
 
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