Charlotte Latin School
Charlotte Latin School, also known as Latin, is a private high school located within the Raintree neighborhood of Charlotte. Founded in 1970, the school services grades K-12 and is known for its excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. Several notable alumni walked the halls of Latin including NFL quarterback Daniel Jones, actor/comedian Jim Rash, and former LPGA champion Kathy Baker. The school prides itself on its educational prestige and its students often go on to attend accredited universities following graduation. Latin is represented by the colors navy and white, and its mascot is the Hawks.
About the School
Address: 9502 Providence Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
Grades Serviced: K-12
Number of Students: 1549
Number of Faculty: 194
Student / Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Tuition per Semester: $31,300
Location
Charlotte Latin School is located within the Raintree neighborhood of south Charlotte. Sandwiched between the neighborhoods of Wessex Square and Providence Plantation, the area is home to several residential subdivisions built primarily in the 1990s and 2000s. Locals are financially well off, with an average Household Income of $122,748 and property values in the $567k range for the 28277 Zip. This neighborhood is also in close proximity to Pineville as well as the town of Matthews which provide ample employment and shopping opportunities for residents. Green spaces include William R. Davie Park as well as three exclusive golf clubs: Raintree Country Club, TPC Piper Glen, and Cedarwood Country Club. Raintree is accessed primarily via Providence Rd, Pineville-Matthews Rd, and I-485 which provide quick access to Uptown, Pineville, and Matthews respectively.
Academics
Latin services grades K-12 and is considered a fantastic school as far as academics go for the Charlotte area. Latin reports a 100% graduation rate among its seniors and almost all go on to attend 4-year higher education programs. These statistics put the school well above the average North Carolina public school, where on average 86% of seniors received their diplomas. The school also offers 22 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, 4 world languages, and several arts courses. As of 2023, there are 194 teachers at Charlotte Latin, resulting in the school having a Student / Teacher Ratio of 8-1.
Test Scores
Average SAT Test Scores: 2022-2023
Latin students were well prepared for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) in 2023. According to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI), as well as other private school reporting, CD students outperformed their Charlotte private and public school counterparts as well as the State and National average. This information points to the school excelling in preparing students for higher education.
Average ACT Test Scores: 2022-2023
Latin students were also well prepared for the Aptitude and Critical Thinking test (ACT). Average 2023 composite scores outperformed average CMS, State, and National high school scores by at least 11 points (19). CD students also graded higher than the average Charlotte private school student by 2 points (29).
Athletics
Charlotte Latin participates in the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) and has seen much success at the state level. The school has won a total of 165 championships across 66 sports teams. Training and sports facilities are top-notch and are scattered across the school grounds. The school boasts 3 gymnasiums, an indoor track, 7 playing fields, a 1,500-seat stadium, and even a full-service aquatics center. The school has some of the best sporting amenities in the Charlotte area so it’s easy to see why the Hawks routinely compete for State Championships.
Arts
Charlotte Latin School pushes students to express themselves through many avenues including embracing the arts. Students can explore interests in classes covering Music, Theater, Visual Art, and even Creative Writing. Latin has 6 classrooms dedicated to its arts program, and students regularly perform concerts and plays in the Horne Performing Arts Center. This auditorium is one of the many prides of Latin and shows how dedicated the school is to its emphasis on the arts.
