Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School

1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216

charlottemecklenburgvirtualhighschool.wearecms.com

1,347 Students

Other 4th - 12th

School Overview

The **eLearning Academy**, located at 800 Everett Place in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a specialized high school program operating under the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. It is designed to provide a flexible, technology-driven alternative to the traditional classroom setting. The academy primarily serves students who require a non-traditional path to graduation, offering a curriculum that allows for self-paced learning and independent study through digital platforms.

The program is well-suited for students who may struggle in a conventional environment, have scheduling conflicts due to work or family commitments, or prefer an individualized approach to their education. By leveraging online coursework, the academy allows students to complete their academic requirements while still receiving support from certified teachers and staff. The school focuses on credit recovery and academic advancement, providing a pathway for students to earn their high school diplomas in an environment tailored to modern, remote, and blended learning styles.

1,347

Total Students

75.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	286
Black	752
Asian	57
Two or More	59
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Black
752 (55.8 %)
Hispanic
286 (21.2 %)
White
186 (13.8 %)
Two or More
59 (4.4 %)
Asian
57 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-3066
Website:	http://charlottemecklenburgvirtualhighschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	4th - 12th
Total Students:	1,347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	311
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 4 117

Grade 5 121

Grade 6 136

Grade 7 162

Grade 8 197

Grade 9 194

Grade 10 119

Grade 11 128

Grade 12 173