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Best North Carolina Alternative Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 alternative public charter schools serving 1,074 students in North Carolina.

The top-ranked alternative public charter schools in North Carolina are Stewart Creek High School, Central Wake High School and Thomas Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

North Carolina alternative public charter schools have an score of 13% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and score of 23% (versus the 59% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in North Carolina (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Stewart Creek High School

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
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2701-f Freedom Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 500-3731

Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #22.

Central Wake High School

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
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1425 Rock Quarry Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 521-5067

Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #33.

Thomas Academy

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
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206-b Rube Mccray Circle
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237

Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #44.

Commonwealth High School

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
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5112 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 899-4998

Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public charter schools in North Carolina?

The top-ranked alternative public charter schools in North Carolina include Stewart Creek High School, Central Wake High School and Thomas Academy.

How many alternative public charter schools are located in North Carolina?

4 alternative public charter schools are located in North Carolina.

What is the racial composition of students in North Carolina?

North Carolina alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).