Highland Charter serves 114 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-59%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30-39%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
82%
25%
White
4%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Highland Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% NC state average).
How many students attend Highland Charter?
114 students attend Highland Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Highland Charter students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Charter?
Highland Charter has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland Charter offer ?
Highland Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Highland Charter part of?
Highland Charter is part of Highland Charter School District.
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