Serving 1,869 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,869 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pine Lake Preparatory's student population of 1,869 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
Total Students
1,869 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pine Lake Preparatory ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Lake Preparatory is 0.29, 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
#92 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
2%
25%
White
84%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
2%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Lake Preparatory's ranking?
Pine Lake Preparatory is ranked #92 out of 2,568 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 Lake Norman Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 85%.
How many students attend Pine Lake Preparatory?
1,869 students attend Pine Lake Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Pine Lake Preparatory students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 14:1.
What grades does Pine Lake Preparatory offer ?
Pine Lake Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pine Lake Preparatory part of?
Pine Lake Preparatory is part of Pine Lake Preparatory School District.
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