Serving 38 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
38 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2191 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20-24%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
21%
24%
White
66%
42%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
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 80-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Pender Innovative Learning Academy?
38 students attend Pender Innovative Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pender Innovative Learning Academy students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pender Innovative Learning Academy?
Pender Innovative Learning Academy has a student ration of 5:1, 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.
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