Serving 422 students in grades 9-12, Piedmont Classical High School ranks in the top 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Piedmont Classical High School's student population of 422 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Piedmont Classical High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piedmont Classical High School is 0.61, 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
#1234 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
57%
25%
White
23%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piedmont Classical High School's ranking?
Piedmont Classical High School is ranked #1234 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Piedmont Classical High School often compared to?
Piedmont Classical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triad Math And Science Academy, Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piedmont Classical High School?
The graduation rate of Piedmont Classical High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Piedmont Classical High School?
422 students attend Piedmont Classical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Piedmont Classical High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piedmont Classical High School?
Piedmont Classical High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Piedmont Classical High School offer ?
Piedmont Classical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Piedmont Classical High School part of?
Piedmont Classical High School is part of Piedmont Classical High School District.
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