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Lakeside Charter Academy vs. Bradford Preparatory School

Should you attend Lakeside Charter Academy or Bradford Preparatory 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
Lakeside Charter Academy
17609 Old Statesville Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Bradford Preparatory School
2502 Salome Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Lakeside Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Bradford Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 278 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lakeside Charter 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 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,534 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bradford Preparatory School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
278 students
1,534 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lakeside Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bradford Preparatory School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lakeside Charter Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bradford Preparatory School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
109 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lakeside Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bradford Preparatory School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lakeside Charter Academy 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 Bradford Preparatory School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bradford Preparatory 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

#1537 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#559 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lakeside Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bradford Preparatory School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
65%
(Top 30% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeside Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lakeside Charter Academy 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 Bradford Preparatory School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bradford Preparatory School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
64%
(Top 20% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeside Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lakeside Charter Academy 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 Bradford Preparatory School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bradford Preparatory School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
76%
(Top 30% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeside Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lakeside Charter Academy 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 Bradford Preparatory School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bradford Preparatory School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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90-94%
(Top 20% in NC)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bradford Preparatory School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bradford Preparatory 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 Lakeside Charter Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bradford Preparatory School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
54
97
Grade 1 Students
44
110
Grade 2 Students
32
108
Grade 3 Students
36
118
Grade 4 Students
27
122
Grade 5 Students
22
133
Grade 6 Students
23
125
Grade 7 Students
17
130
Grade 8 Students
23
117
Grade 9 Students
-
138
Grade 10 Students
-
124
Grade 11 Students
-
110
Grade 12 Students
-
102

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lakeside Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lakeside Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lakeside Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lakeside Charter Academy 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 Bradford Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bradford Preparatory 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
28%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lakeside Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lakeside Charter Academy 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 Bradford Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bradford Preparatory 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
22%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lakeside Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lakeside Charter Academy 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 Bradford Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bradford Preparatory 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
40%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lakeside Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lakeside Charter Academy 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 Bradford Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bradford Preparatory 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
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lakeside Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lakeside Charter Academy 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 Bradford Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bradford Preparatory School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lakeside Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lakeside Charter Academy 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 Bradford Preparatory School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bradford Preparatory 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
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lakeside Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lakeside Charter Academy 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 Bradford Preparatory School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bradford Preparatory 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
3%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bradford Preparatory School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bradford Preparatory School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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