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#1104 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 42% in state
Central Piedmont Early College
High School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools high school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 35009, Charlotte, NC 28235
- Math 93% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 94% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Piedmont Early College score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 71 points since 2019, reaching 94% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #70 of 179
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Piedmont Early College is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Piedmont Early College
Central Piedmont Early College is a public high school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 178 students in grades 9th-UG with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,104 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Piedmont Early College
What grades does Central Piedmont Early College serve?
Central Piedmont Early College serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Central Piedmont Early College?
Central Piedmont Early College has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Piedmont Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Piedmont Early College is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Piedmont Early College rank in NC?
Central Piedmont Early College ranks #1,104 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Central Piedmont Early College's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Piedmont Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Piedmont Early College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Piedmont Early College has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Central Piedmont Early College a charter school?
No, Central Piedmont Early College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Piedmont Early College a Title I school?
No, Central Piedmont Early College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Piedmont Early College?
47.8% of students at Central Piedmont Early College qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – UG
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (980) 343-1118
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
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About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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