Serving 1,165 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pinnacle Classical Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinnacle Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pinnacle Classical Academy's student population of 1,165 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Pinnacle Classical Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinnacle Classical Academy is 0.45, 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
#287 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
10%
25%
White
73%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinnacle Classical Academy's ranking?
Pinnacle Classical Academy is ranked #287 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Pinnacle Classical Academy often compared to?
Pinnacle Classical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinnacle Classical Academy?
The graduation rate of Pinnacle Classical Academy is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Pinnacle Classical Academy?
1,165 students attend Pinnacle Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Pinnacle Classical Academy students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinnacle Classical Academy?
Pinnacle Classical Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pinnacle Classical Academy offer ?
Pinnacle Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinnacle Classical Academy part of?
Pinnacle Classical Academy is part of Pinnacle Classical Academy School District.
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