For the 2025 school year, there are 4 alternative public charter schools serving 973 students in North Carolina.
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in North Carolina are Stewart Creek High School, Central Wake High School and Thomas Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Carolina alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in North Carolina (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stewart Creek High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701-f Freedom Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 755-5112
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 755-5112
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Central Wake High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Rock Quarry Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 521-5067
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 521-5067
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206-b Rube Mccray Circle
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Rank: #44.
Commonwealth High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5112 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 899-4998
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 899-4998
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public charter schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in North Carolina include Stewart Creek High School, Central Wake High School and Thomas Academy.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in North Carolina?
4 alternative public charter schools are located in North Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in North Carolina?
North Carolina alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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