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Charlotte Secondary
High School · Charlotte Secondary School · Charlotte, NC
A charter high school in Charlotte, NC where students score 54 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8601 McAlpine Park Dr, Charlotte, NC 28211
- Math 22% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Charlotte Secondary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Charlotte Secondary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,221
Median home value
$701,900
Median rent
$1,660/mo
College educated
68.8%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | 8–12 | 0.7 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Matthews Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,150 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charlotte Secondary School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,371NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Charlotte Secondary is listed in Charlotte Secondary School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charlotte Secondary
Charlotte Secondary is a public high school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte Secondary School, serving approximately 174 students in grades 6th-12th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,497 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charlotte Secondary
What grades does Charlotte Secondary serve?
Charlotte Secondary serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Charlotte Secondary?
Charlotte Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Secondary is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charlotte Secondary rank in NC?
Charlotte Secondary ranks #2,497 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Charlotte Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Charlotte Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Charlotte Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charlotte Secondary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Charlotte Secondary a charter school?
Yes, Charlotte Secondary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Charlotte Secondary a Title I school?
No, Charlotte Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (704) 295-0137
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 28211)
- 32,637
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28211; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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