Charlotte Lab School

Located at 2045 Suttle Avenue in Charlotte, North Carolina, Charlotte Lab School is an active independent charter district serving families within a dynamic urban setting in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metropolitan area. Operating as a unified single-school public district, it delivers a continuous K–12 educational pathway for 807 enrolled students across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. The school fosters a diverse and vibrant learning community, with a student body comprising 403 Black, 144 Hispanic, 137 White, 112 multiracial, and 10 Asian students, reflecting the rich multicultural fabric of the surrounding city.

A defining feature of Charlotte Lab School’s educational framework is its strong emphasis on direct instructional support. The district employs nearly 130 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers—129.6 FTEs—supported by 6 FTE support staff members, bringing total operational personnel to 135.6 FTEs. This dedicated staffing model results in an extraordinarily low student-to-teacher ratio of approximately six to one, allowing educators to provide personalized instruction and mentorship tailored to each child's academic development. For parents evaluating urban educational choices and researchers studying small-scale, integrated K–12 public charter models, Charlotte Lab School represents a uniquely structured, student-centered option in North Carolina.