American Leadership Academy Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 28215
Phone: (704) 595-3012
District: Aristotle Preparatory Academy School District
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 • 183 students
American Leadership Academy Charlotte, a charter school located in Charlotte, NC, serves grades K-8 in the ALA Charlotte.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
American Leadership Academy Charlotte is a charter school located in Charlotte, NC. 183 students attend American Leadership Academy Charlotte.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
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| Test Scores | 2/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Course Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Grade Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
Posted: January 15, 2026
This school is terrible. Communication sucks. Really feel like funds are misappropriated. I wouldn't recommend to anyone. If they are in the school now. You should take them out. Just a money dump.
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Posted: October 23, 2022
Posted: October 23, 2022
Aristotle is a wonderful place to learn because of its dedicated, professional staff and outstanding curriculum. After years of public, charter, and homeschool teaching experience, Im thrilled to find a school that has high expectations and holds teachers and students to them!
This is the place for your child if you want them to learn respect, accountability, curiosity across all subjects, and a global knowledge base that will help them relate anywhere.
This is NOT the place to run from discipline, be lazy, try bullying or violent behaviors, or play politics. Charter One Schools like Aristotle have a mission to instill moral character and academic excellence, which is sorely missing from many current institutions. A free education is the law, but a good education is a privilege. This takes work and willingness from parents, children, and teachers together.
Overall, the school provides a great education based on core values that are delivered with healthy boundaries so students can be successful in the professional world. The caring and qualified teachers and staff make it that much better!
Posted: October 23, 2022
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Posted: October 22, 2022
The teachers and staff at this school is unique in that they really know the students and the families. Since it is a K-8 school, a lot of the kids have been there for a long time so they all know each other. The small class sizes are a huge plus! If you can get your kids out of public schools, this is a great opportunity. They don't let the kids break the rules here though, so if your child has a bad attitude or doesn't want to learn, it may not be the right place. They teach them about citizenship and about being leaders for the future.
Posted: September 28, 2022
Poor communication from the teachers and staff members! I wouldnt recommend this school to anyone! They are so unorganized and lack empathy! My child will not attend another year at this school. I have voiced my concerns but problems are still occurring . Best luck with your child in public school at least they are more organized. Terrrriblleeeeeee just terrible!
Posted: September 28, 2022
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Posted: October 12, 2017
My children does not come home excited about school and the admin does nothing to help kids with disabilities.
Posted: October 12, 2017
They don't try to figure out different avenues of support. They don't meet the children where they are at to build them up. Its very discouraging.
Posted: October 12, 2017
They switch Principles every year as well as admin. Its like they do a test run each year and the new Principle has no clue as to what she is doing.
Posted: October 12, 2017
Neither one of my kids have had a full week in school. They do not follow Protocol and think just because they are a charter school they can make up their own rules.
Posted: October 12, 2017
They don't try to mediate. They suspend and try to label your child.
Posted: October 12, 2017
The absolute worst but they can change things around with better experienced teachers. Not just degrees but people who have been in the business for years that can help challenged kids. Its discrimination.
Posted: March 29, 2015
To be a fairly new school (only in its 2nd year) they are doing well. Aristotle has the potential to be an even better school with time and teachers that don't mind to put in work to build it to its capacity. My son enjoys being there he is in kindergarten, his step brother went there last year and is still currently attending. Him being in the second grade, he wants to venture out and go to public school, mainly because he is an athlete and the school does not yet offer those. they have a little play area off to the side for recess, but again they need more space for the kids to really play and have more to do. Their are clubs to get involved in. Academically a good school, but for the kids to take there minds off school needs a little work. I do love the intimacy of the school, you get to know who all the staff is so that is a plus.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Regent Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Mill | SC | 16.6 mi |
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| Charlotte Air National Guard | 12.7 mi. |
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