Below Average

#385 of 404 private schools in NC

Charlotte Leadership Academy

School

2723 N GRAHAM ST, Charlotte, NC 28206

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11:1

Score

4.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11:1

Score

4.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

North Carolina private schools

#385 of 404

In Charlotte

#38 of 39

public schools

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About Charlotte Leadership Academy

Charlotte Leadership Academy is a private school in Charlotte, NC. Charlotte Leadership Academy serves approximately 64 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Charlotte Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #385 of 404 private schools in NC.

How it compares2.0 pts below NC schools

4.2

This school 4.2 · Below Average
NC avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 64 students, Charlotte Leadership Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Charlotte Leadership Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Charlotte Leadership Academy compares to 175 public schools serving similar grades in Charlotte, NC

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

This School

17.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

745

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.2

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 96.9% vs 0%

Charlotte Leadership Academy Charlotte Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Charlotte Leadership Academy (this school)	—	64	11:1	4.2
Druid Hills Academy	0.1 mi	237	8.5:1	6.2
VERITAS Community School CFA	0.2 mi	147	24.5:1	1.4
Lincoln Heights Montessori	1.1 mi	204	13.6:1	9.6
Highland Renaissance Academy	1.2 mi	403	15.5:1	4.2
Williams Secondary Montessori	1.2 mi	362	12.9:1	8.6
Walter G. Byers School	1.3 mi	320	12.3:1	6.3
Highland Mill Montessori	1.4 mi	331	14.4:1	9.2
Sugar Creek Charter	1.5 mi	1,573	21.8:1	4.8
Villa Heights Elementary	1.5 mi	151	13.7:1	8.5
Oaklawn Language Academy	1.5 mi	516	13.2:1	7.8
Northwest School of the Arts	1.9 mi	1,008	16.8:1	8.0
First Ward Creative Arts Academy	1.9 mi	447	12.8:1	6.7
Irwin Academic Center	2.0 mi	381	15.9:1	8.0
Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences	2.0 mi	253	16.9:1	7.5
Military and Global Leadership	2.0 mi	116	8.9:1	4.4
University Park Creative Arts	2.0 mi	236	11.2:1	5.1
West Charlotte High School	2.1 mi	1,674	16.4:1	3.8
Piedmont Middle School	2.3 mi	1,130	21.3:1	6.9
Hidden Valley Elementary	2.4 mi	828	18:1	2.7
Shamrock Gardens Elementary	2.5 mi	520	14.4:1	9.0

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.

Classroom Attention

B- 5.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.5 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,170

Diversity & Inclusion

C- 2.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 6%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 4.5 / 10

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Enrollment 64

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NC

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 96.9%

Two or More 3.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2723 N GRAHAM ST, Charlotte, NC 28206

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Charlotte Leadership Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Lincoln Heights Montessori (rated 9.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Highland Mill Montessori (rated 9.2/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Williams Secondary Montessori (rated 8.6/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Charlotte, see our Charlotte schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
TEACHING ACHIEVING STUDENTS ACADEMY Charlotte	0.0 mi	27	—
Druid Hills Academy Charlotte	0.1 mi	237	6.2
VERITAS Community School CFA Charlotte	0.2 mi	147	1.4
Lincoln Heights Montessori Charlotte	1.1 mi	204	9.6
Williams Secondary Montessori Charlotte	1.2 mi	362	8.6
Highland Renaissance Academy Charlotte	1.2 mi	403	4.2
Walter G. Byers School Charlotte	1.3 mi	320	6.3
Villa Heights Elementary Charlotte	1.5 mi	151	8.5
Highland Mill Montessori Charlotte	1.4 mi	331	9.2
Sugar Creek Charter Charlotte	1.5 mi	1,573	4.8
Oaklawn Language Academy Charlotte	1.5 mi	516	7.8
First Ward Creative Arts Academy Charlotte	1.9 mi	447	6.7
Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences Charlotte	2.0 mi	253	7.5
Military and Global Leadership Charlotte	2.0 mi	116	4.4
Irwin Academic Center Charlotte	2.0 mi	381	8.0
TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Charlotte	2.2 mi	441	7.9
Piedmont Middle School Charlotte	2.3 mi	1,130	6.9
Northwest School of the Arts Charlotte	1.9 mi	1,008	8.0
University Park Creative Arts Charlotte	2.0 mi	236	5.1
West Charlotte High School Charlotte	2.1 mi	1,674	3.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 28206 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$51,456

Median Home Value

$239,700

Median Rent

$1,225/mo

Population

14,726

College Educated

32.2%

Homeownership

32.9%

Avg Commute

22.3 min

Poverty Rate

23.5%

Median Age

32.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Charlotte Leadership Academy

What grades does Charlotte Leadership Academy serve?

Charlotte Leadership Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Charlotte Leadership Academy?

Charlotte Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Leadership Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Leadership Academy is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Charlotte Leadership Academy rank in NC?

Charlotte Leadership Academy ranks #385 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Charlotte Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Charlotte Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Charlotte Leadership Academy a private school?

Yes, Charlotte Leadership Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Charlotte Leadership Academy a religious school?

Charlotte Leadership Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 43 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 40 Some Transit
Bike Score: 42 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment: 64
Gender Split: 64% M / 36% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Teachers (FTE): 6
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Mecklenburg County
Phone: (770) 493-1119

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