Charlotte Secondary, 2701 Freedom Drive: tuition-free public charter school, grades 6-12, 161 students in 2024-25.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Sources: the school’s website, its enrollment page, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction’s 2025-26 accountability data and 2024-25 report card data, the federal NCES school directory, and Mecklenburg County’s charter schools map layer.
Charlotte Secondary is a tuition-free public charter school for grades 6 to 12 at 2701 Freedom Drive. Charter schools are public schools approved by the state but run by their own boards: it is not part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, has no attendance zone and takes students from anywhere in North Carolina, filling seats by lottery when more students apply than it has room for, as state law requires.
The state’s 2024-25 school directory listed it at 8601 McAlpine Park Drive; Mecklenburg County’s charter schools map layer now gives 2701 Freedom Drive.
Who to call
- Main office: 704-295-0137, 2701 Freedom Drive
- School website: www.charlottesecondary.org
- Applying: the school’s enrollment page
| Address | 2701 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208 |
| Phone | 704-295-0137 |
| Grades | 6 to 12 |
| Type | Public charter school |
| Admission | Application; lottery when oversubscribed |
| State school code | 60K000 |
Applying
Charlotte Secondary takes applications through an online enrollment form linked from its website.
Enrollment and teachers
- State count: an average daily membership of 161 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the state’s report card data.
- Federal count: 174 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, according to the NCES directory. That is about 22 students per teacher.
State report card
North Carolina grades every public school, charter schools included, A to F. The score is based 80% on student achievement and 20% on academic growth, the state’s 2025-26 annual testing report says.
| School year | Grade and score | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | D (44) | Met |
| 2024-25 | D (41) | Met |
The 2025-26 grades come from the state’s accountability data, released in September. From the same data:
- At grade level or above, all state tests: 29.2% (state: 59.2%)
- College and career ready (Level 4 and above): 15.1%
- Growth: met expected growth
- Four-year graduation rate: 69.7%
The full report card is on the state’s NC School Report Cards site. On Oct. 11 it still showed the 2024-25 edition.
Calendar
Charlotte Secondary sets its own calendar, separate from CMS; check the school’s website for dates and bell times.
More
- The school’s own website
- Every public school in Charlotte, with zones and report cards
- Our Charlotte schools guide for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools enrollment and calendars
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte Secondary free?
Yes. Charlotte Secondary is a tuition-free public charter school, open to North Carolina students. It fills seats by lottery when more students apply than it has room for, as state law requires.
What grades does Charlotte Secondary serve?
Grades 6 to 12, according to Mecklenburg County’s charter schools map data.
What is Charlotte Secondary’s school grade?
Charlotte Secondary earned a D, with a score of 44, in North Carolina’s 2025-26 School Performance Grades, after a D (41) in 2024-25.
How do you apply to Charlotte Secondary?
Charlotte Secondary takes applications through an online enrollment form linked from its website.
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