COULWOOD STEM ACADEMY

Coulwood STEM Academy is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 745 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 49 teachers, Coulwood STEM Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Coulwood STEM Academy, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a specialized magnet middle school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is defined by its rigorous focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, integrating these disciplines across the curriculum to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation. By emphasizing hands-on learning and project-based instruction, the academy aims to prepare its students for the complexities of the modern workforce and advanced academic pursuits in STEM-related fields.

Beyond its technical focus, Coulwood STEM Academy emphasizes a supportive community environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of middle school students. The school actively collaborates with families and local industry partners to provide students with real-world applications of their classroom studies. Through a combination of elective STEM pathways, extracurricular clubs, and a dedicated faculty, the academy strives to cultivate a culture of academic excellence while encouraging students to become inquisitive, tech-literate, and globally-minded citizens.

For more information, contact Coulwood STEM Academy at (980) 343-6090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.