Serving 720 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cardinal Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cardinal Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cardinal Charter Academy's student population of 720 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Cardinal Charter Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cardinal Charter Academy is 0.77, which is more 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
#820 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
4%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
30%
25%
White
29%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Cardinal Charter Academy's ranking?
Cardinal Charter Academy is ranked #820 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cardinal Charter Academy often compared to?
Cardinal 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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Cardinal Charter Academy?
720 students attend Cardinal Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Cardinal Charter Academy students are Black, 29% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cardinal Charter Academy?
Cardinal Charter Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cardinal Charter Academy offer ?
Cardinal Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cardinal Charter Academy part of?
Cardinal Charter Academy is part of Cardinal Charter School District.
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