Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lake Lure Classical 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 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Lure Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Lure Classical Academy's student population of 449 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Lake Lure Classical 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 Lake Lure Classical Academy is 0.35, 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
#855 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
2%
25%
White
80%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 Lake Lure Classical Academy's ranking?
Lake Lure Classical Academy is ranked #855 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Lure Classical Academy?
The graduation rate of Lake Lure Classical Academy is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lake Lure Classical Academy?
449 students attend Lake Lure Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lake Lure Classical Academy students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Lure Classical Academy?
Lake Lure Classical Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake Lure Classical Academy offer ?
Lake Lure Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Lure Classical Academy part of?
Lake Lure Classical Academy is part of Lake Lure Classical Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 9/20/2018
LLCA is a tuition-free, public charter school with caring and dedicated teachers and staff. With its dual enrollment partnership with Isothermal Community College, almost half of the school's Junior and Senior classes are taking college-level courses. They can graduate with an associate's degree at the same time as their high school degree. The school now has a nurse on-hand daily as well as two, full-time guidance counselors. A 32,000-square-foot Gymnatorium is under construction and solar panels are being added to the roof. It a small school with a big heart!
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