Carolina International School

www.ciscomets.com

Charter School 731 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Carolina International School (CIS), located in Concord, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–12. The school is known for its commitment to a global perspective, integrating an international focus into its academic programming to prepare students for the complexities of a diverse, interconnected world. By emphasizing critical thinking, cultural awareness, and collaborative learning, CIS aims to foster an environment where students are encouraged to become engaged, responsible global citizens.

The school’s curriculum is designed to support the holistic development of each student, balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on character and leadership. Because it is a charter school, CIS operates with a degree of autonomy that allows for innovative instructional methods and a close-knit community feel. With its emphasis on "connecting the world through education," the school provides a unique alternative to traditional district schooling, prioritizing small-group engagement and a personalized approach to help students reach their full potential within a supportive, inclusive setting.

731

Total Students

49.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carolina International School
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	157
Black	258
Asian	33
Two or More	60
Pacific Islander	2

Black
258 (35.3 %)
White
221 (30.2 %)
Hispanic
157 (21.5 %)
Two or More
60 (8.2 %)
Asian
33 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Carolina International School
Phone:	(704)455-3847
Website:	http://www.ciscomets.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 72

Grade 8 63

Grade 9 64

Grade 10 59