Charlotte Preparatory School
School Notes Overview:
Charlotte Preparatory School is a college preparatory, coeducational day school. The school was founded in 1971 as Charlotte Montessori School, and it later moved to its current southeast Charlotte location in 1992. With the addition of the Middle School, the name of the school was changed to Charlotte Preparatory School in 1998 to reflect our philosophy. Charlotte Preparatory School provides an extraordinary educational experience founded on academic excellence, character development, and leadership in a culturally diverse community. ...
School Overview:
Charlotte Preparatory School |
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| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 1971 | ||
| County | Mecklenburg County, NC | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 450 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
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(NC) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 34% | 18% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 450 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 80 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 16 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | n/a | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | n/a | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,630 | ||
| Head of School | Annmarie Torres | ||
| Admissions Director | Vicky Wilkison | ||
| Admissions Associate | Kelly Crum | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 7 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Cheering | ||
| Cross Country | Lacrosse | ||
| Soccer | Tennis | ||
| Ultimate Frisbee | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 9 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Battle of the Books Reader's Forum | Community Service | ||
| Culture Club | Extreme Science | ||
| Math Counts | National Junior Honor Society | ||
| Science Olympiad | Spanish | ||
| Student Council | |||
School Notes:
- Charlotte Prep sits on more than 13 acres and features three divisions: the Early School (ages 3 through 5), the Lower School (kindergarten through fourth grade) and the Middle School (fifth through eighth grade). With small classes and an optimum student-teacher ratio, Charlotte Prep provides an enriched and accelerated curriculum presented in a supportive environment to ensure each student’s individual success. The Middle school, which graduated its first eighth grade class in 2002, graduates students who are highly recruited by area high schools and boarding schools.
- Charlotte Prep provides an encouraging, caring environment that nurtures the whole child. Our emphasis on academics creates students who are passionate learners. The school’s unique personal growth programs create young leaders.
- More than 35 percent of the student body is comprised of diverse students, which is evident in each Charlotte Prep classroom. Faculty and students from all over the world are teaching and learning at Charlotte Prep. The school is motivated by a belief that in a global society, diverse classrooms are important to an elite education.
- Profile last updated: 09/29/2008
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (28211) | School Zip (28211) |
(NC) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 27,757 people | 8,047,333 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 64% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $62,371 | $43,285 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.2 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 37 years old | 31 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (28211) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 61% / 39% | 65% / 35% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Charlotte Christian School - 1002 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- The Fletcher School - 252 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
- Charlotte Country Day School - 1601 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- Evelyn Mack Academy - 34 students - 2.0 mi. away - view location
- Garr Christian Academy - 246 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
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