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Carolina International School vs. Valor Preparatory Academy

Should you attend Carolina International School or Valor Preparatory Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Carolina International School
9545 Poplar Tent Road
Concord, NC 28027
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Valor Preparatory Academy
355 Poplar Crossing Dr Nw
Concord, NC 28027
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Carolina International School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Valor Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 769 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Carolina International 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 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 804 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Valor Preparatory 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 is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
769 students
804 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carolina International School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valor Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carolina International School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valor Preparatory Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carolina International School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valor Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carolina International School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Carolina International School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valor Preparatory Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valor Preparatory Academy School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1438 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#1771 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carolina International School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valor Preparatory Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carolina International School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Carolina International School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valor Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valor Preparatory Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carolina International School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Carolina International School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valor Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valor Preparatory Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carolina International School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Carolina International School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valor Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Valor Preparatory Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Carolina International School with the average graduation rate observed in the Carolina International School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Valor Preparatory Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Valor Preparatory Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Carolina International School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Valor Preparatory Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
55
93
Grade 1 Students
40
71
Grade 2 Students
69
72
Grade 3 Students
41
78
Grade 4 Students
55
55
Grade 5 Students
53
51
Grade 6 Students
71
75
Grade 7 Students
71
73
Grade 8 Students
74
77
Grade 9 Students
80
67
Grade 10 Students
62
43
Grade 11 Students
63
26
Grade 12 Students
35
23

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Carolina International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Carolina International School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Valor Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Valor Preparatory Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carolina International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Carolina International School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valor Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valor Preparatory Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carolina International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Carolina International School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valor Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valor Preparatory Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
40%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carolina International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Carolina International School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valor Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valor Preparatory Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
25%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carolina International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Carolina International School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valor Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valor Preparatory Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carolina International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Carolina International School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valor Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valor Preparatory Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carolina International School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Carolina International School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valor Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valor Preparatory Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carolina International School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Carolina International School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valor Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valor Preparatory Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carolina International School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Carolina International School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valor Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valor Preparatory Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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