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Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
239:1
Student Diversity
Male
56.6%
Female
43.4%
Black
48.6%
Hispanic
29.1%
White
13.1%
Two or more races
9.1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte31 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro21 Students
North Carolina A&T State University16 Students
North Carolina State University15 Students
Central Piedmont Community College15 Students
Queens University of Charlotte14 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill10 Students
East Carolina University10 Students
Wingate University10 Students
Appalachian State University9 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business10 Students
Nursing7 Students
Psychology5 Students
Engineering5 Students
Biology4 Students
Computer Science4 Students
Communications4 Students
Social Work and Youth Services4 Students
Accounting2 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects2 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.021 Reviews
4.0Parent
3/18/2021
I am a longtime parent, I have 3 children that have and attend Charlotte Secondary since 6th grade. 2 have since graduated and have gone on to College. We were looking for a smaller school than CMS, where my student wasn't just a number and that they were not being taught for a test. CSS offers small class sizes, an amazing eclectic, diverse group of students, where everyone is welcomed and the culture is inclusive to all.
4.0Sophomore
1/4/2021
A bit lacking, but a very good school otherwise. The teachers are usually pretty easygoing, from my experience.
4.0Sophomore
5/24/2018
I loved the overall college experience. The opportunities I had as a freshman to make new friends and feel at home. However, at times I would find myself struggling with a subject and my friends couldn't help me either. I would like to see an improvement with the tutoring services.
Hidden Gem in SE CharlotteDiverse & InclusiveSmall Class SizesAthleticsExtra-Curricular Activities ClubsStudent Government Internships MentorshipsCaring StaffCollege Dual Enrollment for 11th & 12thNO School for Students on Friday's
Students who come to Charlotte Secondary School from other schools, find this to be a place where they are welcomed, find friendships, and can be themselves.
I spent all 4 years of high school at CSS. I contemplated leaving several times but my parents and I agreed I would be too behind in the other schools curriculums. There were very few good teachers. The ones that were, often left for better jobs because they were overworked because administration kn...
The administration at the school doesn't follow protocol and very unprofessional. It's a code of ethics that most be followed and what I've personally witnessed from this secondary school is below satisfactory. Teachers aren't helping kids develop in areas that they're showing weakness in. Which lea...
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