Pine Lake Preparatory vs. Lake Norman Charter
Should I attend Pine Lake Preparatory or Lake Norman Charter? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Lake Norman Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
Serving 2,209 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lake Norman Charter 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 79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
1,869 students
2,209 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
125 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#92 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#100 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
82%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
109
120
Grade 1 Students
113
120
Grade 2 Students
116
120
Grade 3 Students
117
125
Grade 4 Students
120
125
Grade 5 Students
125
200
Grade 6 Students
165
200
Grade 7 Students
162
200
Grade 8 Students
165
200
Grade 9 Students
174
210
Grade 10 Students
170
211
Grade 11 Students
169
195
Grade 12 Students
164
183
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
14%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
84%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
n/a
