Pine Lake Preparatory is a public charter school located in Mooresville, North Carolina, educating students in grades K–12.
Serving 1,885 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pine Lake Preparatory ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (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 and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,885 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Lake Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pine Lake Preparatory's student population of 1,885 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,885 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
White, Grey, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Pine Lake Preparatory ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Lake Preparatory 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
#66 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
2%
25%
White
80%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
2%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
8%
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 Pine Lake Preparatory's ranking?
Pine Lake Preparatory is ranked #66 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Pine Lake Preparatory often compared to?
Pine Lake Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Community School Of Davidson, Lake Norman Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine Lake Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Pine Lake Preparatory is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Pine Lake Preparatory?
1,885 students attend Pine Lake Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pine Lake Preparatory students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Lake Preparatory?
Pine Lake Preparatory has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pine Lake Preparatory offer ?
Pine Lake Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Lake Preparatory part of?
Pine Lake Preparatory is part of Pine Lake Preparatory School District.
School Reviews
5 1/10/2025
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