Lake Norman Charter School

Lake Norman Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
12435 S Old Statesville Rd,  Huntersville, NC
4.0
3.5
2,212 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Craig Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
A+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
127
Full Time Teachers
127
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
83.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
90.1%
State Average
54.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
368:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
58.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.1%
Black
11.8%
Two or more races
6.7%
Hispanic
6.4%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best Charter HS in North Carolina
#7 Best Charter MS in North Carolina
#7 Best Public MS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 315 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 285 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 235 Students
Appalachian State University 196 Students
East Carolina University 175 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 161 Students
University of South Carolina 148 Students
Clemson University 98 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 89 Students
Virginia Tech 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 121 Students
Biology 93 Students
Psychology 73 Students
Nursing 47 Students
Chemistry 45 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Engineering 41 Students
Computer Science 39 Students
Political Science and Government 39 Students
Marketing 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 249 Reviews
3.0 Parent
2/23/2025
My overall experience has gotten better over the years. They have worked to improved in the area of diversity as much as they can. Unfortunately as we know it all starts at home so there is only so much they can do.
4.0 Sophomore
4/15/2024
LNC has a great school culture and school spirit. The students are smart and kind and you should be able to find someone in your friend group. The best thing about the school is the teachers, who are great, minus one or two of them. I don't do much sports, but the teams are good, but I wouldn't say they're the best. Carpool takes time, and they don't serve lunch themselves (you have to pre-order from other restaurants at high prices). The academics are good though, and there are numerous science classes. Some sections could use more funding, but there are many inclusive clubs in the school. They prepare you well for college, and you know that you are always safe and secure in the school.
5.0 Senior
4/13/2024
I have found that Lake Norman Charter has been an excellent school for college readiness, as it prepares all of its students for rigorous college workloads through similarly difficult courses. LNC is a great school with teachers who want to see their students succeed, and the only large issues with the school is the somewhat limited amount of courses available due to the small size of the school
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 44 Reviews
1.0 student
9/8/2025
This school makes me feel depressed and I ask the staff to help me but didn’t help
5.0 parent
7/6/2025
I’ve had 3 children attend LNC from 5th grade to graduation. All three very different learners and all three have stated LNC had them well prepared for college and more so than they’re freshmen peers. Charter has a family feel if you’re an engaged family. And just like every school in America, there...
2.0 parent
6/10/2024
The school's overall curriculum is lacking. There is no formal science or language arts curriculum. I showed a family member who taught math and science at a Title I school the science lessons and they were appalled. They said the science curriculum/lessons plans wouldn't be accepted at her formal s...
5.0 parent
12/19/2023
I have two sons who attended Lake Norman Charter School. Our overall experience at LNC was excellent. Wonderful administrators who truly care about the success of the students. Great teachers. LNC prepared my sons to excel at college.

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Lake Norman Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 12435 S Old Statesville Rd in Huntersville, in the Huntersville neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 2,212 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 90% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Lake Norman Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $604,324. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pioneer Springs Community School, Merancas Middle College High, Phoenix Montessori Academy, and more. Learn more about what Huntersville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lake Norman Charter School.

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