Serving 668 students in grades Kindergarten-8, North Academy Of World Languages ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Academy Of World Languages ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Diversity
School Overview
North Academy Of World Languages's student population of 668 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
668 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
North Academy Of World Languages ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Academy Of World Languages is 0.70, 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
#512 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)65-69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
24%
22%
Black
42%
24%
White
26%
42%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Academy Of World Languages's ranking?
North Academy Of World Languages is ranked #512 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend North Academy Of World Languages?
668 students attend North Academy Of World Languages.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of North Academy Of World Languages students are Black, 26% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Academy Of World Languages?
North Academy Of World Languages has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Academy Of World Languages offer ?
North Academy Of World Languages offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is North Academy Of World Languages part of?
North Academy Of World Languages is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
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