B
Good
72/100

Highland Renaissance Academy

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 125 W Craighead Rd, Charlotte, NC 28206
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 18th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.33 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 87th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in North Carolina for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

72
Repit Score
out of 100
403
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%18/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%87/100Students gain 1.33 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.03 in 2009–19; 95th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.33 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−24 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−30 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black17%12%reading -9 pts, math -7 pts20th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%17%reading -7 pts, math -12 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income17%8%reading -11 pts, math -17 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 125 W Craighead Rd
City Charlotte
ZIP Code 28206
District 3702970
NCES School ID 370297001225
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28206

Understanding the community around Highland Renaissance Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,555
Per Capita Income $30,785
Poverty Rate 17.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%
High School or Higher 80.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $199,700
Median Rent $1,127
Owner-Occupied 36.0%
Renter-Occupied 64.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Highland Renaissance Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.1%
Female 44.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 48.1%
Hispanic/Latino 46.2%
White 2.5%
Two or More Races 2.2%
Asian 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 403
Teachers (FTE) 26.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Highland Renaissance Academy?
Highland Renaissance Academy has a Repit School Score of 72 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Highland Renaissance Academy?
Highland Renaissance Academy has 403 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Highland Renaissance Academy serve?
Highland Renaissance Academy serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Highland Renaissance Academy receive per student?
Highland Renaissance Academy receives $15,997 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Highland Renaissance Academy in 28206 ▼
Avg Home Value
$327,328
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,545
1-Year Change
+2.3%
% Renters
64.0%

Other Schools in 28206

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026