How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Metro School | Sugar Creek Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Charlotte, NC |
| School Type | special-ed | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 258 | 1,591 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7.2:1 | 23.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.8% | 96.6% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Metro School | Sugar Creek Charter |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,198 | $12,768 |
| District | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Sugar Creek Charter School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Metro School | Sugar Creek Charter |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.8% | 0.2% |
| African American | 45.7% | 69.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.3% | 26.7% |
| Asian | 5.0% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 2.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Metro School | Sugar Creek Charter |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 4 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 173:1 | 330:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 47.7% | 29.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 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.