Carolina International School

Carolina International School is a public charter school serving kindergarten through twelfth grade in Concord, North Carolina. With an enrollment of 769 students and 53 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.5 to 1, allowing for more individualized attention in classrooms. Academically, the school is working to strengthen student achievement.

In English language arts, 48 percent of students performed at or above proficiency levels, while 41 percent met proficiency benchmarks in mathematics. The school's MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and state ranking of 2278 out of 2661 North Carolina schools reflect areas where the school is focusing on student development and academic growth. As a charter school, Carolina International offers families an alternative to traditional public school structures within Cabarrus County.

The school's mid-size city location in Concord provides students with access to community resources while maintaining a more personal school environment given the school's size and teacher-to-student ratio. For families exploring educational options in the Concord area, this school represents one of several choices available to students seeking their K-12 education.

Carolina International School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.