Mountain Island Charter School

13440 Lucia Riverbend Highway
Mount Holly, NC 28120
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,703 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mountain Island Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,703 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mountain Island Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Mountain Island Charter School's student population of 1,703 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,703 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
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School Rankings

Mountain Island Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Island Charter School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#308 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mountain Island Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mountain Island Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mountain Island Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mountain Island Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mountain Island Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mountain Island Charter School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mountain Island Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mountain Island Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
27%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mountain Island Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mountain Island Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mountain Island Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Mountain Island Charter School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Mountain Island Charter School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mountain Island Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mountain Island Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain Island Charter School's ranking?
Mountain Island Charter School is ranked #308 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mountain Island Charter School often compared to?
Mountain Island Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charlotte Lab School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Island Charter School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Island Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mountain Island Charter School?
1,703 students attend Mountain Island Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mountain Island Charter School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Island Charter School?
Mountain Island Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain Island Charter School offer ?
Mountain Island Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mountain Island Charter School part of?
Mountain Island Charter School is part of Mountain Island Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,703 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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