Concord Lake STEAM Academy

Concord Lake STEAM Academy is the sole public charter school serving grades K-8 in the Concord Lake STEAM Academy district, which is ranked 56 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a total enrollment of 708 students, the school consistently outperforms the state averages in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency, particularly in the upper grades.

The school's academic performance is a standout, with 8th-grade proficiency rates of 70% in reading and 72.5% in science, compared to the state averages of 54.2% and 60.1%, respectively. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has improved over the past three years, moving from 794 out of 1,502 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 563 out of 1,490 in 2024-2025, with its SchoolDigger rating increasing from 2 stars to 3 stars. This growth and improvement suggest that Concord Lake STEAM Academy is becoming more competitive among North Carolina's elementary schools.

Despite serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with over 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Concord Lake STEAM Academy has maintained a strong focus on providing a well-rounded and balanced curriculum that caters to the diverse needs and interests of its students. The school's student-teacher ratio of 22.1 students per teacher in 2023-2024 further suggests a commitment to personalized learning and support for its students.