Charlotte Secondary School

Charlotte Secondary School

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
8601 McAlpine Park Dr,  Charlotte, NC
4.0
4.0
181 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Nancy S. Dillon, Ed. Spec.
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
64.5%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.4%
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
23
Science
19
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
16.9%
State Average
54.6%
Science
40.9%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
239:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.6%
Female
43.4%
Black
48.6%
Hispanic
29.1%
White
13.1%
Two or more races
9.1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 31 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 21 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 16 Students
North Carolina State University 15 Students
Central Piedmont Community College 15 Students
Queens University of Charlotte 14 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 10 Students
East Carolina University 10 Students
Wingate University 10 Students
Appalachian State University 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 10 Students
Nursing 7 Students
Psychology 5 Students
Engineering 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Communications 4 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 4 Students
Accounting 2 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 21 Reviews
4.0 Parent
3/18/2021
I am a longtime parent, I have 3 children that have and attend Charlotte Secondary since 6th grade. 2 have since graduated and have gone on to College. We were looking for a smaller school than CMS, where my student wasn't just a number and that they were not being taught for a test. CSS offers small class sizes, an amazing eclectic, diverse group of students, where everyone is welcomed and the culture is inclusive to all.
4.0 Sophomore
1/4/2021
A bit lacking, but a very good school otherwise. The teachers are usually pretty easygoing, from my experience.
4.0 Sophomore
5/24/2018
I loved the overall college experience. The opportunities I had as a freshman to make new friends and feel at home. However, at times I would find myself struggling with a subject and my friends couldn't help me either. I would like to see an improvement with the tutoring services.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 41 Reviews
5.0 other
3/14/2025
Hidden Gem in SE CharlotteDiverse & InclusiveSmall Class SizesAthleticsExtra-Curricular Activities ClubsStudent Government Internships MentorshipsCaring StaffCollege Dual Enrollment for 11th & 12thNO School for Students on Friday's
4.0 other
2/26/2025
Students who come to Charlotte Secondary School from other schools, find this to be a place where they are welcomed, find friendships, and can be themselves.
2.0 other
10/14/2023
I spent all 4 years of high school at CSS. I contemplated leaving several times but my parents and I agreed I would be too behind in the other schools curriculums. There were very few good teachers. The ones that were, often left for better jobs because they were overworked because administration kn...
1.0 parent
5/4/2023
The administration at the school doesn't follow protocol and very unprofessional. It's a code of ethics that most be followed and what I've personally witnessed from this secondary school is below satisfactory. Teachers aren't helping kids develop in areas that they're showing weakness in. Which lea...

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