Charlotte Lab School

www.charlottelabschool.org/

Charter School 991 Students

Other K - 11th

School Overview

Charlotte Lab School is a K-12 public charter school located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded with the goal of reimagining the traditional classroom experience, the school emphasizes a project-based learning model that encourages students to solve real-world problems. Its curriculum is designed to be personalized and interdisciplinary, aiming to move beyond rote memorization by fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and social-emotional growth in a diverse student body.

Situated in a unique urban setting, the school leverages its proximity to Charlotte’s business and cultural districts to provide students with authentic learning opportunities. The "Lab" in its name reflects its philosophy as a dynamic learning environment where educators continuously iterate on instructional practices to best meet student needs. By integrating rigorous academic standards with a focus on community and civic engagement, Charlotte Lab School strives to prepare its graduates not only for college and career success but also to be active, empathetic contributors to their local and global communities.

991

Total Students

64.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charlotte Lab School
Demographic	Student Count
White	346
Hispanic	140
Black	401
Asian	14
Two or More	87
American Indian	3

Black
401 (40.5 %)
White
346 (34.9 %)
Hispanic
140 (14.1 %)
Two or More
87 (8.8 %)
Asian
14 (1.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte Lab School
Phone:	(704)464-3830
Website:	http://www.charlottelabschool.org/
Grade Range:	K - 11th
Total Students:	991
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
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

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 82

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 73

Grade 9 91

Grade 10 61