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Pinnacle Classical Academy vs. Cleveland Echs

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School Overview

School
Pinnacle Classical Academy
2401 Joes Lake Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Cleveland Echs
1800 E. Marion Street
Shelby, NC 28152
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Pinnacle Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Cleveland Echs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,165 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pinnacle Classical Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 214 students in grades 9-13, Cleveland Echs 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 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
9-13
Total Students
1,165 students
214 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pinnacle Classical Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cleveland Echs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
36% | 64%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pinnacle Classical Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cleveland Echs.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pinnacle Classical Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cleveland Echs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pinnacle Classical Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pinnacle Classical Academy School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Echs with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cleveland County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#287 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pinnacle Classical Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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73%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 1% in NC)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinnacle Classical Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pinnacle Classical Academy 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 Cleveland Echs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
72%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinnacle Classical Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pinnacle Classical Academy 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 Cleveland Echs who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
77%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinnacle Classical Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pinnacle Classical Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥80%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pinnacle Classical Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Pinnacle Classical Academy 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 Cleveland Echs with the average graduation rate observed in the Cleveland County Schools 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 Pinnacle Classical Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cleveland Echs by grade.
Kindergarten Students
110
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Grade 1 Students
103
-
Grade 2 Students
111
-
Grade 3 Students
97
-
Grade 4 Students
103
-
Grade 5 Students
100
-
Grade 6 Students
99
-
Grade 7 Students
102
-
Grade 8 Students
108
-
Grade 9 Students
94
61
Grade 10 Students
65
54
Grade 11 Students
46
59
Grade 12 Students
27
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pinnacle Classical Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pinnacle Classical Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cleveland Echs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cleveland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pinnacle Classical Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pinnacle Classical Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cleveland Echs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cleveland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pinnacle Classical Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pinnacle Classical Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cleveland Echs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cleveland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
73%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pinnacle Classical Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pinnacle Classical Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cleveland Echs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cleveland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pinnacle Classical Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pinnacle Classical Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cleveland Echs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cleveland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.45
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pinnacle Classical Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pinnacle Classical Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cleveland Echs, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cleveland County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pinnacle Classical Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pinnacle Classical Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cleveland Echs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cleveland County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pinnacle Classical Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pinnacle Classical Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cleveland Echs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cleveland County Schools 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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