COCHRANE COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

Cochrane Collegiate Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 924 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 56 teachers, Cochrane Collegiate Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Cochrane Collegiate Academy, located on Starhaven Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a middle school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. As a collegiate-focused institution, the school is designed to foster a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. The academy emphasizes a "college-going culture," often integrating programs and instructional strategies aimed at building the study habits, critical thinking skills, and self-discipline necessary for students to thrive in post-secondary education.

The school serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a structured learning experience that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for personal development. By leveraging its affiliation with the broader CMS network, Cochrane Collegiate Academy works to provide students with access to varied resources, extracurricular activities, and community support systems. The institution’s mission centers on closing achievement gaps and ensuring that every student receives a personalized pathway toward academic excellence and future career readiness.

For more information, contact Cochrane Collegiate Academy at (980) 343-6460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.