- West Charlotte High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Charlotte Lab School (929 vs. 188).
- Charlotte Lab School reported a higher students per counselor than West Charlotte High School (651.3:1 vs. 251.3:1).
- West Charlotte High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Charlotte Lab School (271 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
West Charlotte High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Charlotte Lab School (929 vs. 188).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
West Charlotte High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Charlotte Lab School (271 vs. 0).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West Charlotte High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Charlotte Lab School (174 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Charlotte Lab School reported a higher students per counselor than West Charlotte High School (651.3:1 vs. 251.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at West Charlotte High School
5 metrics were reported by West Charlotte High School. Comparable data for Charlotte Lab School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
63%
Graduating cohort
331
IB enrollment
70
Dual enrollment
7
Gifted & talented
46
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Charlotte Lab School
$11,429.87
West Charlotte High School
$12,198.37
Local revenue share
Charlotte Lab School
34.6%
West Charlotte High School
32.6%
State revenue share
Charlotte Lab School
59.5%
West Charlotte High School
49.2%
Federal revenue share
Charlotte Lab School
5.8%
West Charlotte High School
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Charlotte Lab School
19%
West Charlotte High School
28.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Poverty rate
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Unemployment rate
Mecklenburg County
3.7%
Mecklenburg County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.