Serving 1,331 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Queen's Grant Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: 1,331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queen's Grant Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Queen's Grant Community School's student population of 1,331 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Queen's Grant Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queen's Grant Community School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#940 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
25%
25%
White
48%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queen's Grant Community School's ranking?
Queen's Grant Community School is ranked #940 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queen's Grant Community School?
The graduation rate of Queen's Grant Community School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Queen's Grant Community School?
1,331 students attend Queen's Grant Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Queen's Grant Community School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queen's Grant Community School?
Queen's Grant Community School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Queen's Grant Community School offer ?
Queen's Grant Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queen's Grant Community School part of?
Queen's Grant Community School is part of Queen's Grant Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Queen's Grant Community School located?
Queen's Grant Community School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
School Reviews
2 11/9/2010
The teaching staff is great but the grading scale is terrible for highschool and does not prepare you .
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