How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Charlotte Lab School | Metro School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Charlotte, NC |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 807 | 258 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.1% | 98.8% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Charlotte Lab School | Metro School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,430 | $12,198 |
| District | Charlotte Lab School | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Charlotte Lab School | Metro School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.0% | 17.8% |
| African American | 49.9% | 45.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% | 28.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 13.9% | 2.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Charlotte Lab School | Metro School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 651:1 | 173:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.0% | 47.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.