Serving 169 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Veritas Community School Cfa ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Veritas Community School Cfa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Veritas Community School Cfa's student population of 169 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Veritas Community School Cfa ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Veritas Community School Cfa is 0.46, 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
#2565 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
72%
25%
White
7%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
17%
52%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veritas Community School Cfa's ranking?
Veritas Community School Cfa is ranked #2565 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Veritas Community School Cfa?
169 students attend Veritas Community School Cfa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Veritas Community School Cfa students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veritas Community School Cfa?
Veritas Community School Cfa has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Veritas Community School Cfa offer ?
Veritas Community School Cfa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Veritas Community School Cfa part of?
Veritas Community School Cfa is part of VERITAS Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Veritas Community School Cfa located?
Veritas Community School Cfa is located in the Tryon Hills neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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