Welcome to
The School House

The Charlotte Observer's data source for information about Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Here's some of what you'll find:

• Teacher ratings: Find out what teachers say about safety, discipline, weapons and leadership at their schools, as well as how troubled they are by student tardiness, absenteeism and disrespect.
  
• Student ratings: Find out what last year's students said about safety, support from teachers and interesting classes.
  
• Test scores: Check how schools compared in 2009, and how gifted students, low-income kids and each racial group fared at each school.
  
• Enrollment and demographics: See how many students each school has this year, with racial breakdowns (poverty levels will be updated in October).