Very Good
#580 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 22% in state
Lake Norman Charter
School · Lake Norman Charter · Huntersville, NC
A charter school in Huntersville, NC where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12435 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
- Math 90% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lake Norman Charter score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 86% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lake Norman Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,513/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntersville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,503
Median home value
$441,700
Median rent
$1,722/mo
College educated
55.6%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Springs Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Corvian Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 1,284 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake Norman Charter
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,401NCES 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.
Lake Norman Charter is listed in Lake Norman Charter; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Norman Charter
Lake Norman Charter is a public school in Huntersville, NC, part of Lake Norman Charter, serving approximately 2,212 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #580 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Lake Norman Charter
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Norman Charter
What grades does Lake Norman Charter serve?
Lake Norman Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lake Norman Charter?
Lake Norman Charter has an enrollment of approximately 2,212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Norman Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Norman Charter is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Norman Charter rank in NC?
Lake Norman Charter ranks #580 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Lake Norman Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Norman Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Lake Norman Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Norman Charter has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lake Norman Charter a charter school?
Yes, Lake Norman Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lake Norman Charter a Title I school?
No, Lake Norman Charter is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 126
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (704) 948-8600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28078)
- 69,907
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 28078; 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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