About Us
Our Mission
Lake Norman Charter School provides a rigorous and comprehensive educational environment to develop students with a focus on college readiness, leadership and social responsibility.
Our Honor Code Pledge
"I recognize that attending LNC is a privilege, and as a member of this community, I pledge to uphold and promote the pillars of honesty, integrity, respect and responsibility as outlined in the LNC honor code."
Our Core Values
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The student body, parents, community, and staff cultivate a unique culture of partnership, trust, safety and pride.
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We provide and support a challenging academic curriculum, empowering each student to realize her or his full academic potential.
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We deliver a comprehensive educational environment, enabling personal growth through participation in extra-curricular activities, athletics and community service.
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We celebrate and embrace both what we have in common as well as what makes each of us unique.
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We revere honor, high expectations and responsible citizenship.
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We intentionally teach durable skills, such as communication, critical thinking and adaptability, along with academics to prepare students to lead, contribute and thrive in an ever-evolving world beyond the classroom.
Our Faculty:
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1st grade teacher, Ms. Stephanie Lane, is the NC 2026 Charter School Teacher of the Year
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98.6% of our teachers are licensed, high qualified and are teaching in their content areas
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62.9% of our teachers are National Board certified and/or have advanced degrees
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LNC has one of the lowest teacher turnover rates in the state
We Are LNC!
Our History
Lake Norman Charter began in 1996 with a bold idea: a group of dedicated parents envisioned a school in north Mecklenburg County where rigorous academics, character-driven leadership, and a commitment to service defined every student’s experience. Their vision—centered on providing an exceptional public education—became reality when the State of North Carolina approved the school’s charter in March 1998.
LNC opened its doors in August 1998 to students in grades 5–7, and the school quickly established a reputation for high expectations, strong community partnerships, and an unwavering focus on student achievement. As demand for an LNC education grew, so did the school. In 2007, the permanent middle school building opened, and that same year LNC expanded to include a high school. In June 2011, LNC proudly graduated its first senior class—students who earned more than $10 million in scholarships and went on to attend some of the nation’s most selective universities. Recognizing the importance of cultivating academic excellence from the earliest years, LNC Elementary opened in 2018, making LNC a full K–12 school.
In 2019, we celebrated two decades of excellence, followed in 2023 by our “Silverbration”—a milestone honoring LNC’s legacy as one of North Carolina’s longest-serving charter schools.
Our commitment to academic opportunity continues to guide our future and LNC's second elementary school is scheduled to welcome students for the 2026–2027 school year.
Throughout our history, Lake Norman Charter has remained dedicated to preparing students for lifelong success through rigorous academics, leadership development, and service to others. Today, that founding vision continues to propel our growth, inspire our community, and shape the experiences of thousands of students who call LNC home.
Our NC State Report Cards
2020-2021 School Report Card**
2019-2020 School Report Card*
**NC did not issue a score or grade for 2020-2021 school year due to COVID-19
*NC did not issue a school report card for the 2019-2020 school year because state assessments were waived due to COVID-19