Serving 48 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pender Innovative Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pender Innovative Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pender Innovative Learning Academy's student population of 48 students has declined by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Pender Innovative Learning Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pender Innovative Learning Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2191 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
15%
25%
White
69%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pender Innovative Learning Academy's ranking?
Pender Innovative Learning Academy is ranked #2191 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pender Innovative Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Pender Innovative Learning Academy is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Pender Innovative Learning Academy?
48 students attend Pender Innovative Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pender Innovative Learning Academy students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pender Innovative Learning Academy?
Pender Innovative Learning Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pender Innovative Learning Academy offer ?
Pender Innovative Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pender Innovative Learning Academy part of?
Pender Innovative Learning Academy is part of Pender County Schools School District.
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