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#1325 of 2,648 schools in NC
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Pinnacle Classical Academy
School · Pinnacle Classical Academy · Shelby, NC
A charter school in Shelby, NC where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2401 Joes Lake Rd, Shelby, NC 28152
- Math 64% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pinnacle Classical Academy score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 65% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Pinnacle Classical Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,500/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shelby), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,926
Median home value
$188,200
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28152; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| North ShelbyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 77 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pinnacle Classical Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $7,378NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Pinnacle Classical Academy is listed in Pinnacle Classical Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinnacle Classical Academy
Pinnacle Classical Academy is a public school in Shelby, NC, part of Pinnacle Classical Academy, serving approximately 1,165 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 29.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,325 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinnacle Classical Academy
What grades does Pinnacle Classical Academy serve?
Pinnacle Classical Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Pinnacle Classical Academy?
Pinnacle Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinnacle Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinnacle Classical Academy is 29.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pinnacle Classical Academy rank in NC?
Pinnacle Classical Academy ranks #1,325 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Pinnacle Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinnacle Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Pinnacle Classical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinnacle Classical Academy has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Pinnacle Classical Academy a charter school?
Yes, Pinnacle Classical Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pinnacle Classical Academy a Title I school?
No, Pinnacle Classical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cleveland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (704) 740-4040
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 28152)
- 27,031
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 35
Official sources & links
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28152; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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