Serving 839 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Collinswood Language Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 839 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Collinswood Language Academy's student population of 839 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
839 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Rankings
Collinswood Language Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collinswood Language Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1043 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
61%
21%
Black
10%
25%
White
25%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collinswood Language Academy's ranking?
Collinswood Language Academy is ranked #1043 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Collinswood Language Academy often compared to?
Collinswood Language Academyis often viewed alongside schools like South Academy Of International Languages by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Collinswood Language Academy?
839 students attend Collinswood Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Collinswood Language Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collinswood Language Academy?
Collinswood Language Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Collinswood Language Academy offer ?
Collinswood Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Collinswood Language Academy part of?
Collinswood Language Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Collinswood Language Academy located?
Collinswood Language Academy is located in the Closeburn Glenkirk neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Closeburn Glenkirk.
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