Serving 478 students in grades 9-12, Piedmont Classical High School 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 is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piedmont Classical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Piedmont Classical High School's student population of 478 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
478 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Piedmont Classical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piedmont Classical High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1500 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)21-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
64%
24%
White
13%
42%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
72%
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 #1500 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piedmont Classical High School?
The graduation rate of Piedmont Classical High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Piedmont Classical High School?
478 students attend Piedmont Classical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Piedmont Classical High School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piedmont Classical High School?
Piedmont Classical High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Piedmont Classical High School offer ?
Piedmont Classical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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