Serving 91 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy's student population of 91 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2591 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
63%
24%
White
15%
42%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)11-19%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)97.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy's ranking?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy is ranked #2591 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy often compared to?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Metro School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy?
The graduation rate of Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy is 11-19%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy?
91 students attend Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy offer ?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy part of?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In what neighborhood is Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy located?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy is located in the Slater Road And Hamilton Circle neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Slater Road And Hamilton Circle.
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