Mountain Island Charter School

Other Charter No virtual instruction Mt. Holly, NC Grades KG–12 Rural: Fringe Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC SchoolScore™ F (45.2)
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Mountain Island Charter School
Mt. Holly, NC 28120
Other ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–12 SchoolScore™ F (45.2)
1,782
Students
95.2
Teachers
18.7:1
Student:Teacher
(704)827-8840
Phone
http://www.micharter.org
Website

Located in Mt. Holly, NORTH CAROLINA (ZIP 28120), Mountain Island Charter School is a Other school with charter status serving grades KG–12 in the Mountain Island Charter district.

Key statistics: 1,782 students enrolled; a 18.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Other School Average
Enrollment
1,782.0
State avg: 753.0
▲ 137% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.72:1
State avg: 16.3:1
▲ 15% worse
Free Lunch %
27.4%
State avg: 47.3%
▼ 42% better
School Details
School Name
Mountain Island Charter School
NCESSCH ID
370031703184
State School ID
NC-36C-000
School Type
Regular School
Level
Other
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
NC STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
13440 Lucia Riverbend Highway
City
Mt. Holly
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28120
County
Gaston County
Metro Area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
3714
State Leg. Upper
37043
State Leg. Lower
37108
Latitude
35.3592
Longitude
-80.98868
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
1,782
Total Students
👩‍🏫
95.2
Teachers FTE
📐
18.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
95.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)95.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 489 27.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Mountain Island Charter
LEAID
3700317
State LEA ID
NC-36C
Phone
(704)827-8840
Website
http://www.micharter.org
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Mt. Holly
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$17,757K
Federal Revenue
$866K
State Revenue
$11,108K
Local Revenue
$5,783K
Total Expenditure
$17,685K
Instruction Exp.
$10,345K
Support Services
$6,443K
Other Current Exp.
$420K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Mountain Island Charter School

1
Pinewood Elementary
Mount Holly · Elementary
2.2 mi
2
River Oaks Academy
Charlotte · Elementary
3.6 mi
3
Francis Bradley Middle
Huntersville · Middle
4.4 mi
4
Coulwood STEM Academy
Charlotte · Middle
4.6 mi
5
Barnette Elementary
Huntersville · Elementary
4.6 mi
6
Hopewell High School
Huntersville · High
4.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mountain Island Charter School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Mountain Island Charter School?
1,782 students are enrolled at Mountain Island Charter School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Mountain Island Charter School have?
Mountain Island Charter School has 95.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1.
What grades does Mountain Island Charter School serve?
Mountain Island Charter School serves grades KG through 12.
Is Mountain Island Charter School a charter school?
Mountain Island Charter School is a charter school.
What metro area is Mountain Island Charter School located in?
Mountain Island Charter School is located in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area.
What school district does Mountain Island Charter School belong to?
Mountain Island Charter School is part of the Mountain Island Charter school district.
How much does Mountain Island Charter spend per student?
The Mountain Island Charter district spends approximately $9,924,242 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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