Serving 765 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Peak Charter Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 765 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peak Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Peak Charter Academy's student population of 765 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
765 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peak Charter Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peak Charter Academy is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#144 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
36%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
8%
25%
White
42%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peak Charter Academy's ranking?
Peak Charter Academy is ranked #144 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Peak Charter Academy often compared to?
Peak Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Triangle Math And Science Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Peak Charter Academy?
765 students attend Peak Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Peak Charter Academy students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peak Charter Academy?
Peak Charter Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Peak Charter Academy offer ?
Peak Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Peak Charter Academy part of?
Peak Charter Academy is part of Peak Charter Academy School District.
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