Charlotte Secondary

8601 McAlpine Park Dr
Charlotte, NC 28211

www.charlottesecondary.org

Charter School 175 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Charlotte Secondary is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on academic rigor and character development, operating under the philosophy that middle school is a critical bridge between elementary education and high school success. By maintaining a smaller school environment, Charlotte Secondary aims to provide a more personalized learning experience where educators can better support the specific social, emotional, and academic needs of early adolescents.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for future college and career success by emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and core academic mastery. Beyond standard coursework, Charlotte Secondary prioritizes building a cohesive school culture centered on respect, responsibility, and community engagement. Through a combination of small class sizes, intentional mentorship, and a structured, supportive atmosphere, the school strives to empower its students to become well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond.

175

Total Students

11.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charlotte Secondary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	51
Black	85
Two or More	16

Black
85 (48.6 %)
Hispanic
51 (29.1 %)
White
23 (13.1 %)
Two or More
16 (9.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte Secondary School
Phone:	(704)295-0137
Website:	http://www.charlottesecondary.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 9

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 20

Grade 9 38

Grade 10 30

Grade 11 19

Grade 12 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Charlotte Secondary
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	9
Grade 7	19
Grade 8	20
Grade 9	38
Grade 10	30
Grade 11	19
Grade 12	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Charlotte Secondary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	76	43.4%
Male	99	56.6%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)