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HIGHLAND RENAISSANCE ACADEMY
125 W CRAIGHEAD RD, Charlotte, NC 28206
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440268
Latest result95 / 100
Last inspectedAug 12, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMar 17, 2014
Score history
Mar 17, 2014Higher is betterAug 12, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 12, 2026 95 / 100 · 4 violations
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408)
Observed toilet out of order in the boys restroom on B-Hall.
**Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409)
Observed handwashing sink not operating in the boys restroom on B-Hall.
**Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
Observed water stained ceiling tiles in rooms A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, B3, B5, B9, B10, B11. Observed water stained ceiling tiles near the main entrance.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
Observed dead bugs in the light shields in room B9 and B11.
**All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).
Dec 16, 2025 95.5 / 100 · 2 violations
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Observed stained ceiling tile in C3, A5, A7, and beginning of B hall. Needs to be checked for leaks and repaired/replaced.
#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −30
Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b). Observed aerosols, disinfectants, and other cleaners stored accessible to students throughout classrooms. Observed aerosol disinfectants and air fresheners and an essential oil stored accessible to children. Needs to be stored to avoid health hazards. REPEAT.
Oct 10, 2024 95 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Drinking fountains shall be provided with adequate water pressure and be properly regulated (i.e. water pressure should be regulated so that an individual’s mouth does not come in contact with the nozzle and so that the water does not splash on the floor). 15A NCAC 18A 2406 (b). Observed one water fountain on A hall with out water bottle dispenser with low pressure. Needs adjusted.
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed stained ceiling tiles in all in A hall tutor room, girls bathroom hall, and B5. Needs to be checked for leaks and repaired.
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −20
All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. Observed storage on the floor in teacher workspaces throughout school building. Observed storage on the floor in gym storage room and teachers storage rooms. Needs to be stored off the floor or arranged to permit thorough cleaning. REPEAT.
#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −30
Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b). Observed aerosols, disinfectants, and other cleaners stored accessible to students throughout classrooms. Observed many bottles of disinfectants stored in unlocked tutor room 5 on B hall. Needs to be stored to avoid health hazards. REPEAT.
Oct 16, 2023 95 / 100 · 2 violations
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −20
All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. Observed storage on the floor in teacher workspaces throughout school building. Observed storage on the floor in Art room and teachers storage rooms. Needs to be stored off the floor or arranged to permit thorough cleaning. REPEAT.
#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −30
Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b). Observed aerosols, disinfectants, and other cleaners stored accessible to students throughout classrooms. Needs to be stored to avoid health hazards.
General Comment:
There shall be no fly or mosquito breeding places, rodent harborages, or undrained areas on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a). Faculty and staff stated birds are heard in ceiling of library area and are entering from hold outside of building. Work orders have been submitted. Needs repair to prevent pest entrance.
Sep 14, 2022 97 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Head Custodian was present during time of inspection. Report email to her and Principal at the following:
samanthal.harris@cms.k12.nc.us.
erin1.barksdale@cms.k12.nc.us.
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed minor black build up inside drinking nozzles sporadically throughout school building.
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −10
All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. Observed storage on the floor in teacher workspaces throughout school building.
Jul 28, 2021 97 / 100 · 2 violations
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed carpet stained inside media center in need of extraction cleaning / repair.
#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −15
There shall be no fly or mosquito breeding places, rodent harborages, or undrained areas on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a). Observed standing water near and around ramps leading onto play grounds.
Feb 10, 2021 100 / 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed one water stained ceiling tile in room B-11 (Pre-K).
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 3, 2019 95 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No points were deducted for the following:
4. Observed chipped toilet seat in the boys restroom on the A-Hall. Needs to be replaced.
**Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
7. Observed boxes stored on the floor in room A-4. Needs to be arranged so boxes are not stored on the floor.
**All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
Observed water stained ceiling tiles during the inspection (A-Hall near restrooms, B-7 and Media Center storage). Ensure that leak is not ongoing and have tiles replaced.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
Observed dead insects in the light shields in rooms A-4, A-5, A-11 and C-7. Needs to be cleaned.
**All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).
Aug 29, 2018 95.5 / 100 · 2 violations
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed water stained ceiling tiles in main hallway near teacher's lounge, on B hall, and in both SAC classrooms. Observed hole in wall at entrance door in C2 (SAC) class.
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −30
Observed chlorox/disinfectant wipes stored in reach of children in SAC class, A12, and aerosol air freshener in men's restroom on C hall (door propped open). Keep all hazardous items stored away from children.
Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b).
Sep 29, 2017 93.5 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection led by Jamil Blackmon, under supervision of Stephen Graham.
No Points Deducted:
5. Observed no paper towels in boy's restroom on A Hallway and the women's restroom on A Hallway. Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed build up on two separate sets of water fountains on B Hallway and one set on C Hallway.
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed carpet staining in Media Center. Observed stained ceiling tile in Art Room and room A8. Observed brown wall staining in boys restroom on A Hallway.
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −30
Observed disinfecting wipes sitting within reach of children on counter tops in rooms B8, B5, C5, C10. Observed multiple hand sanitizer out on counter tops within reach of children in B8 and B5. **Disinfectant wipes and extra hand sanitizers should be stored out of reach of children.
Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b).
Feb 24, 2016 91 / 100 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment: #5. Wipe/clean area around base of spring loaded faucet fixture on hand washing sink in girls gang bathroom on C hall.***Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). #8. Wipe/dust top of cabinets in classrooms. Monitor bent vent cover on return air ventilation in gym area and replace if needed. Discard broken blue roller chair in gym area.***All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b). #11. Observed standing water against base of B hall building and around boarder of newly install playground equipment. Fill in low area around base of school building and boarder on playground equipment to prevent standing water on premises.***There shall be no fly or mosquito breeding places, rodent harborages, or undrained areas on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a). Mr. Leo present at time of inspection.
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed water pressure too high on water fountains on A, B and main hallway near C Hall. Reduce water pressure so water from fountain does not splash onto the floor. Replace broken mouth guard on water fountain on C hall.
Drinking fountains shall be provided with adequate water pressure and be properly regulated (i.e. water pressure should be regulated so that an individual’s mouth does not come in contact with the nozzle and so that the water does not splash on the floor). 15A NCAC 18A 2406 (b). Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −15
Observed walls in girls and boys gang bathroom soiled in B and C hall. Clean walls in gang bathrooms. Monitor bubbling and flaking paint around wall urinals in boys bathroom and repair or repaint wall if needed. Replace one absorbent ceiling tile in boys bathroom on C hall with a non absorbent ceiling tile. Wipe/clean walls in bathrooms within classrooms.
Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed water stained ceiling tiles throughout in hallway and classroom areas. Observed water stained in light shield in room A 11. Repair any and all roof leaks, then replace water stained ceiling tiles throughout in hallways and classrooms. Touch-up paint wall in classrooms where needed.
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −10
Observed storage on the floor in EC storage closet. Clean and organize EC storage closet. Clean floor in storage closet. Clean and organize outside modular unit being used as storage and clean floor in modular unit. Observed diapers and other items stored on the floor in EC bathroom. Remove storage off the floor and store items on shelving.
All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −30
Observed disinfectant spray, clorox cleaner and other cleaning products not properly stored within classrooms. Store cleaning products and toxic materials locked away or out of reach of children.
Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b).
Nov 21, 2014 89.5 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: #4a Observed absorbent ceiling tile in women's restroom located in front office. **Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).#4b Observed 2 loose toilet seats in C girl's restroom, and EC restroom on C hall. Observed 1 toilet out of order in C boy's restroom. Toilet seats in need of tighining.Observed 1 chipped toilet seat in A hall boy's. **Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).#5b. Observed paper towels missing in C boy's restroom, and soap missing from B hall girl's.**Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).#6 Observed small water stained ceiling tiles in hall ways and class rooms. Monitor ceiling tiles, replace when visibly stained. Observed rip in wall divider on cafeteria side. **Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.#7b Observed boxes of books and other items stored on floor in room B2 and tutor room next to B2. **All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.**Mr Leo was present during inspection.
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed water fountains with pink residue found on nozzle, plastic covering or nozzle base on C hall, B hall, A hall, and Main hall. **Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −40
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed vents dusty in cafeteria/ multipurpose room. **All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).
#9 · DRESSING ROOMS AND SHOWERS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean, in good repair, washable, non-absorbent 30#; fixtures clean, in good repair 40#; facilities for storage of clothes provided, kept clean 20#; soap and towel 10* (.2413) −15
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed metal cabinets with not bath-room related storage in nurse office bathroom/shower room. Improvement from previous inspection. Remove cabinet. **Floors, walls, and ceilings of dressing rooms and showers shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (a).
#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −30
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed hazardous products including disinfectant wipes, aerosol Clorox spray & air freshener within reach of children. **Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b).
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