Below Average
#2068 of 2,648 schools in NC
Sugar Creek Charter
School · Sugar Creek Charter · Charlotte, NC
A charter school in Charlotte, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
4101 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
- Math 47% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sugar Creek Charter score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sugar Creek Charter 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,456
Median home value
$239,700
Median rent
$1,225/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
32.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Leadership AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Northside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| The Nest AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | 2–12 | 2.6 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Intellicor International AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 206 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sugar Creek Charter
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,768NCES 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.
Sugar Creek Charter is listed in Sugar Creek Charter; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sugar Creek Charter
Sugar Creek Charter is a public school in Charlotte, NC, part of Sugar Creek Charter, serving approximately 1,573 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,068 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sugar Creek Charter
What grades does Sugar Creek Charter serve?
Sugar Creek Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Sugar Creek Charter?
Sugar Creek Charter has an enrollment of approximately 1,573 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Creek Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugar Creek Charter 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 Sugar Creek Charter rank in NC?
Sugar Creek Charter ranks #2,068 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Sugar Creek Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Sugar Creek Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Sugar Creek Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sugar Creek Charter has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sugar Creek Charter a charter school?
Yes, Sugar Creek Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sugar Creek Charter a Title I school?
No, Sugar Creek Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sugar Creek Charter?
96.5% of students at Sugar Creek Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (704) 509-5470
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28206)
- 14,726
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 28206; 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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