Charlotte Lab School

Charlotte Lab School

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-7
301 E 9th St,  Charlotte, NC
4.4
3.2
977 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.46

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
530
Verbal
590
Average ACT
22
Math
19
English
22
Reading
24
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
17.3%
State Average
19.2%
Science
22.3%
State Average
20.8%
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
422:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.7%
Female
44.3%
Black
40.5%
White
34.9%
Hispanic
14.1%
Two or more races
8.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#25 Best HS for the Arts in North Carolina
#27 Best Public HS Teachers in North Carolina
#42 Best Charter HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 7 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/19/2026
My experience at Charlotte Lab School has been pretty good. The clubs and resources aren´t that numerous, but the culture and teachers, for the most part, have been amazing. I have never felt unsafe once in my 10 years of attending this school. There are great people and no tolerance for discrimination at all. It's a tight community, and we all know each other for the most part and get along pretty well.
3.0 Junior
2/5/2024
Charlotte lab is and extremely interesting school. They pride themsleves on the lab way but fail to enforce it after elementary school. They used to offer little to no extravuriculars and they fail to keep teachers around for more than 4 months. I have met really great people there and they do allow you to take classes on NCVPS and a local community college to gain extra credit.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 32 Reviews
2.0 student
5/29/2026
if you love your children, dont think about sending them here next year
1.0 parent
4/30/2026
This school is not what it appears to be. The environment is overwhelming and poorly suited for neurodivergent children, with little consideration for their needs. Even students who are not neurodivergent may struggle due to the intensity and lack of support. I would not recommend this school to fam...
1.0 parent
2/13/2026
Not a school that support their students would not recommend teachers just as messy as the children . Staff does not communicate . This school is not for all kids. They are all about money .
1.0 other
12/28/2025
The founder and co founder need to go. The board is needs to fire them ASAP!

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Charlotte Lab School is a charter school for students in grades K-7 located at 301 E 9th St in Charlotte, NC. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 977 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Charlotte Lab School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $413,571. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sugar Creek Charter, Stewart Creek High School, Commonwealth High School, and more. Learn more about what Charlotte has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Charlotte Lab School.

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