Ignite Achievement Academy
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Charlotte, NC
6203 Carmel Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any special education school in Charlotte
- Smaller classes than 79% of special education schools in North Carolina
- Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Charlotte since at least 2011
Ignite Achievement Academy is a special education school in Charlotte, North Carolina, for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. It has about 53 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of special education schools in North Carolina. Enrollment has grown about 18% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 176 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–12
- Students
- 53
- Teachers
- 15.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 16 girls, 37 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 79% of special education schools in North Carolina (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 57% of special education schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 28 special education schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Ignite Achievement Academy whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Ignite Achievement Academy
What grades does Ignite Achievement Academy serve?
Ignite Achievement Academy serves grades 1–12.
How many students attend Ignite Achievement Academy?
About 53 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Ignite Achievement Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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