Pinnacle Classical Academy

Summary:

Pinnacle Classical Academy is a public charter school located in Shelby, North Carolina, serving 1,132 students in grades K-12. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels.

Pinnacle Classical Academy's academic excellence is evident in its proficiency rates, which range from 68% to 76.9% in mathematics and 61.1% to 85.6% in reading across grades 3-8, significantly higher than the state averages. The school's performance in science and end-of-course exams, such as Biology and English II, also demonstrates its commitment to academic achievement. However, Pinnacle Classical Academy has a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to nearby charter schools like Piedmont Community Charter School and Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy.

While Pinnacle Classical Academy's student population is predominantly White (73.94%), the nearby charter schools have a more diverse student body. For example, Piedmont Community Charter School has a student population that is 52.68% White, 18.26% African American, and 20.62% Hispanic. The differences in racial composition among these schools could be influenced by various factors, such as geographic location and community demographics. Additionally, Pinnacle Classical Academy's academic performance outpaces the nearby traditional public schools, Cleveland Innovation and North Shelby, highlighting the importance of considering various school options and their unique characteristics when making educational choices.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 2401 Joes Lake Rd
       Shelby, NC  28152


(704) 740-4040

District: Pinnacle Classical Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
276th of 1,505 North Carolina Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  29.6 Help
Number of students:  1,132

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.9%
African American:
10.2%
Hispanic:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.2% Help


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Compare Details Pinnacle Classical Academy ranks better than 81.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.06. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pinnacle Classical Academy ranks better than 92.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pinnacle Classical Academy ranks better than 75.8% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.9%), African American (10.2%), Hispanic (7.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pinnacle Classical Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinnacle Classical Academy 276th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Pinnacle Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pinnacle Classical Academy 63rd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Pinnacle Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pinnacle Classical Academy 155th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Pinnacle Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pinnacle Classical Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 70.50 405th 1440 71.9%
2016 81.16 206th 1425 85.5%
2017 77.65 267th 1429 81.3%
2018 66.17 480th 1434 66.5%
2019 83.19 193rd 1473 86.9%
2021 90.63 112th 1489 92.5%
2022 86.03 163rd 1514 89.2%
2023 76.06 299th 1502 80.1%
2024 78.06 276th 1505 81.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.04 55th 154 64.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.75 112th 801 86.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.07 696th 1332 47.7%
2019 85.00 98th 1361 92.8%
2021 92.95 36th 1329 97.3%
2022 89.36 55th 1366 96.0%
2023 80.53 152nd 1437 89.4%
2024 85.60 91st 1450 93.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.15 542nd 1405 61.4%
2019 81.84 181st 1424 87.3%
2021 88.52 119th 1440 91.7%
2022 84.11 171st 1458 88.3%
2023 69.87 390th 1459 73.3%
2024 75.46 280th 1455 80.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.83 127th 646 80.3%
2022 75.04 78th 634 87.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.85 424th 1413 70.0%
2019 81.90 192nd 1430 86.6%
2021 90.31 102nd 1444 92.9%
2022 85.53 160th 1464 89.1%
2023 81.29 208th 1461 85.8%
2024 78.26 260th 1464 82.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.40 15th 949 98.4%
2022 84.74 71st 927 92.3%
2023 87.57 59th 933 93.7%
2024 75.96 141st 924 84.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 78.10 121st 893 86.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.63 646th 1178 45.2%
2019 70.68 308th 1183 74.0%
2021 76.59 232nd 1172 80.2%
2022 74.69 262nd 1194 78.1%
2023 63.81 406th 1183 65.7%
2024 59.11 467th 1166 59.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 89.30 53rd 705 92.5%
2016 78.21 128th 692 81.5%
2017 80.54 113th 694 83.7%
2018 76.46 140th 691 79.7%
2019 90.28 45th 737 93.9%
2021 94.77 34th 741 95.4%
2022 93.06 44th 786 94.4%
2023 93.70 34th 784 95.7%
2024 90.10 63rd 793 92.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.79 40th 473 91.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.44 249th 604 58.8%
2019 90.97 21st 639 96.7%
2021 96.16 7th 633 98.9%
2022 95.48 14th 689 98.0%
2023 96.65 11th 735 98.5%
2024 95.99 15th 743 98.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.52 192nd 656 70.7%
2019 92.72 26th 684 96.2%
2021 95.26 22nd 706 96.9%
2022 93.98 31st 733 95.8%
2023 93.55 33rd 731 95.5%
2024 90.24 54th 738 92.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.02 181st 665 72.8%
2019 86.35 71st 697 89.8%
2021 93.16 41st 711 94.2%
2022 89.94 59th 748 92.1%
2023 92.33 44th 747 94.1%
2024 86.34 82nd 751 89.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.56 14th 560 97.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.90 156th 596 73.8%
2019 82.30 91st 624 85.4%
2021 88.02 64th 632 89.9%
2022 83.72 88th 658 86.6%
2023 86.30 68th 656 89.6%
2024 80.84 121st 652 81.4%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.34 136th 594 77.1%
2022 62.54 216th 621 65.2%
2023 71.79 166th 626 73.5%
2024 75.04 155th 640 75.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.88 235th 597 60.6%
2024 55.07 215th 613 64.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.25 74th 449 83.5%
2019 72.92 81st 475 82.9%
2021 75.95 65th 475 86.3%
2022 57.76 239th 594 59.8%
2023 87.54 78th 588 86.7%
2024 79.51 130th 602 78.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.85 97th 463 79.0%
2019 78.55 52nd 488 89.3%
2021 70.08 78th 481 83.8%
2022 73.10 150th 585 74.4%
2023 64.96 187th 602 68.9%
2024 73.39 155th 607 74.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Pinnacle Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.91 126th 427 70.5%
2019 65.78 105th 444 76.4%
2021 67.20 94th 439 78.6%
2022 48.23 267th 534 50.0%
2023 65.99 182nd 537 66.1%
2024 66.29 195th 553 64.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Open Quote It's sad how much is swept under the rug and not handled even when the authority has come several times and got involved and the co founders. As a mom I wouldn't and didn't put up with it. It's sad what our children deal with because of the school system. They want to look good in socials eyes, but don't fix issues.

Now ontop of it yesterday they are punishing all the kids in upper campus cause of vandalism they can't use the bathroom during class. They have to hold it have a hurt blatter. I'm sure UTIs will be happening from this as well as stomach issues. I'm sorry, but let's punish the kids that are good and make them not care anymore since they are getting in trouble as well. I'm sorry, but thar is abuse and wrong. It's sad I feel for these kids. Mine for sure would have been gone from all the crap that has been going on this year.

I'm glad God has made it for me to be able to homeschool my son, teach him and not worry about having to be escorted to classes because of bullying not being handled still, being bullied, throwing my kids lunch down everyday, being cournered, hit in the bathroom and cournered cause no one watching and so much more. Worst off telling kids to go kill himself or threatening to sacrifice them. It's ridiculous and sad.

They don't care it's all about using people and the money. They keep everything hush hush so they can look good, but dang if ya talk or post man do they step up and act like they didn't know about the situation. Why we left and so glad WONT ever change my mine.

I went above and beyond when my son was there for years did book fair, was a sub for many classes alone no help, dances, chaperoned, holiday parties and much more for years.

The way when my son was threatened 2 different times how it was handle a little slap on the wrist and if you do that again your going to walk. Are you serious when a kid says there going to kill you and another days there going to sacrifice you. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pinnacle Classical Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 222 40 2 19 0 0 14 0 297
2015 287 36 4 28 0 0 15 0 370
2016 369 42 3 32 0 0 22 0 468
2017 442 70 8 40 0 0 25 0 585
2018 565 81 8 42 0 0 38 0 734
2019 682 98 12 47 1 0 51 0 891
2020 774 89 14 53 1 0 56 0 987
2021 861 88 15 53 0 0 67 0 1084
2022 832 94 17 68 0 0 68 0 1079
2023 837 115 20 81 0 0 79 0 1132

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pinnacle Classical Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 297 18.5 15.9 13.8
2015 370 20.0 18.5 30.3
2016 468 29.0 16.1 0
2017 585 36.9 15.8 0.5
2018 734 47.9 15.2 17.8
2019 891 47.0 18.9 19.2
2020 987 46.7 21.1 n/a
2021 1084 44.7 24.2 n/a
2022 1079 43.2 24.9 n/a
2023 1132 38.1 29.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pinnacle Classical Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 297 18.5 15.9 13.8
2015 370 20.0 18.5 30.3
2016 468 29.0 16.1 0
2017 585 36.9 15.8 0.5
2018 734 47.9 15.2 17.8
2019 891 47.0 18.9 19.2
2020 987 46.7 21.1 n/a
2021 1084 44.7 24.2 n/a
2022 1079 43.2 24.9 n/a
2023 1132 38.1 29.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 193rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 299th of 1502 Elementary schools
 6.8%
Ranks 45th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 34th of 784 Middle schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinnacle Classical Academy)84.570
 14.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Pinnacle Classical Academy)77.450
 27.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinnacle Classical Academy)71.171.2
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Pinnacle Classical Academy)82.281.7
 0.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinnacle Classical Academy)61.262.8
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Pinnacle Classical Academy)75.352.3
 23%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Pinnacle Classical Academy)81.267.4
 13.8%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pinnacle Classical Academy)80.476.9
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Pinnacle Classical Academy)83.978
 5.9%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pinnacle Classical Academy)81.174.2
 6.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Pinnacle Classical Academy)88.779.4
 9.3%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pinnacle Classical Academy)70.974.7
 3.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Pinnacle Classical Academy)76.485.1
 8.7%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Pinnacle Classical Academy)94.593.1
 1.4%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%
End of Course Biology (Pinnacle Classical Academy)77.168.4
 8.7%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Pinnacle Classical Academy)88.977.1
 11.8%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Pinnacle Classical Academy)42.117.6
 24.5%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Pinnacle Classical Academy)66.780.9
 14.2%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8911132
 27%
African American98115
 17.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1220
 66.7%
Hispanic4781
 72.3%
Pacific Islander00
White682837
 22.7%
Two or More Races5179
 54.9%


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Pinnacle Classical Academy ranks 276th of 1505 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,132 students attended Pinnacle Classical Academy.

Students at Pinnacle Classical Academy are 74% White, 10% African American, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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