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Charlotte Secondary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 157 students in Charlotte Secondary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Charlotte Secondary School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,734 Schools
# Students
157 Students
1,549,621 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
96,132 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Charlotte Secondary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
34%
22%
% Black
39%
24%
% White
14%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,274 is higher than the state median of $11,168. The school district revenue/student has grown by 77% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,115 is higher than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,274
$11,168
Spending / Student
$16,115
$11,592
Best Charlotte Secondary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlotte Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Mcalpine Park Dr
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 295-0137
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 295-0137
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charlotte Secondary School District?
Charlotte Secondary School District manages 1 public schools serving 157 students.
What is the rank of Charlotte Secondary School District?
Charlotte Secondary School District is ranked #254 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte Secondary School District?
39% of Charlotte Secondary School District students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charlotte Secondary School District?
Charlotte Secondary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Charlotte Secondary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,115 is higher than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
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