Serving 79 students in grades Kindergarten-13, Charlotte-mecklenburg 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-13
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy's student population of 79 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-13
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
Charlotte-mecklenburg 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 Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2591 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
62%
25%
White
20%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy is ranked #2591 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy often compared to?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Metro School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy?
The graduation rate of Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy is 11-19%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy?
79 students attend Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy students are Black, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy offer ?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-13
What school district is Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy part of?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy located?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy is located in the Slater Road And Hamilton Circle neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Slater Road And Hamilton Circle.
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