At a glance
Reported students
401
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
653
Williams Secondary Montessori: 401 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 366
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Williams Secondary Montessori
Williams Secondary Montessori is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Charlotte. It is one of 185 current school records connected to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. NCES reports 401 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, below the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.4%) and Black (21.7%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Williams Secondary Montessori
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.4%
- Hispanic11%
- Black21.7%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Char Eng Early College-UNCC
High · Grades 09–13
313 reported students
Central Piedmont Early College
High · Grades 09–13
278 reported students
Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences
High · Grades 09–12
239 reported students
Levine Middle College High Sch
High · Grades 11–13
216 reported students
Charlotte Teacher Early College
High · Grades 09–13
192 reported students
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School
High · Grades 05–12
619 reported students
Public schools near Williams Secondary Montessori
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Charlotte High School High · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 09–12 | 2,008 | 1 mi |
| Northwest School of the Arts High · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 09–12 | 993 | 1.1 mi |
| Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences High · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 09–12 | 239 | 3 mi |
| Military and Global Leadership High · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 09–12 | 71 | 3 mi |
| Stewart Creek High High · Charter · Stewart Creek High School | 09–12 | 342 | 3.2 mi |
| Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology High · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 09–12 | 1,533 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Williams Secondary Montessori
What grades does Williams Secondary Montessori serve?
Williams Secondary Montessori reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
How many students attend Williams Secondary Montessori?
Williams Secondary Montessori reported 401 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 366 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Williams Secondary Montessori?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 401 students and 27.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Williams Secondary Montessori a public, charter, or magnet school?
Williams Secondary Montessori is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Williams Secondary Montessori students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Williams Secondary Montessori in?
Williams Secondary Montessori is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, based in Charlotte, NC, which operates 185 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Williams Secondary Montessori?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Charlotte High School (1 mi), Northwest School of the Arts (1.1 mi), Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.