Cabarrus Co Opportunity School

www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/ccsopportunity

47 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Cabarrus County Opportunity School, located in Concord, North Carolina, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Cabarrus County School District. Designed for students who may struggle in a traditional high school environment, the school focuses on providing a personalized approach to learning that helps students get back on track toward graduation. By offering a smaller, more supportive atmosphere, the institution aims to address the individual academic and behavioral needs of its student body, fostering an environment where those at risk of dropping out can find success.

The curriculum and programming at the Opportunity School are structured to balance academic rigor with flexibility. The school provides various pathways for students to earn credit, often utilizing accelerated learning formats or credit-recovery programs to ensure that students can meet state requirements. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes character development and goal setting, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to transition back to a traditional school setting or to move forward into post-secondary education and the workforce.

Total Students

9.3

Full-Time Teachers

5.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cabarrus Co Opportunity School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	11
Black	26
Two or More	4

Black
26 (55.3 %)
Hispanic
11 (23.4 %)
White
6 (12.8 %)
Two or More
4 (8.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cabarrus County Schools
Phone:	(704)260-5800
Website:	http://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/ccsopportunity
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	47
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 3

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 19

Grade 10 10

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cabarrus Co Opportunity School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	3
Grade 8	3
Grade 9	19
Grade 10	10
Grade 11	6
Grade 12	6

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cabarrus Co Opportunity School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	14	29.8%
Male	33	70.2%

High School 9th - 12th