CHARLOTTE LEARNING ACADEMY

Charlotte Learning Academy is a Title I public charter high school with about 275 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Charlotte Learning Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Charlotte Learning Academy (CLA) is a public charter school located in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving students in grades K-8. The academy is characterized by its commitment to a "whole-child" approach, focusing on academic rigor, character development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. By integrating technology with traditional instruction, the school aims to prepare students for success in high school and beyond while fostering a culture of mutual respect and high expectations.

The school places a strong emphasis on small class sizes and personalized attention to ensure that individual student needs are addressed effectively. Beyond the core curriculum, Charlotte Learning Academy often engages its student body through various extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives. By maintaining a close partnership with families, the academy strives to create a cohesive educational ecosystem that encourages student confidence, critical thinking, and long-term academic growth within the Charlotte community.

For more information, contact Charlotte Learning Academy at (980) 355-2077 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

800 Briar Creek Rd.
DD400
Charlotte, NC 28205
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CHARLOTTE LEARNING ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Charlotte, NC with about 275 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
NC State Board of Education
Total Students:
275
Teachers:
20.63
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 275 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CHARLOTTE LEARNING ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 86% of the student body.

Black or African American
86.2%
Hispanic/Latino
6.5%
Two or more races
5.1%
White
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.