Below Average
#2254 of 2,648 schools in NC
Valor Preparatory Academy
School · Valor Preparatory Academy · Concord, NC
A charter school in Concord, NC where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
355 Poplar Crossing Dr NW, Concord, NC 28027
- Math 35% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valor Preparatory Academy score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valor Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,268/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Concord), 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
$89,101
Median home value
$341,900
Median rent
$1,433/mo
College educated
42.6%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,014 | Compare → |
| Cabarrus County Schools Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Concord AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 663 | Compare → |
| Carolina International SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 769 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Valor Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,368NCES 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.
Valor Preparatory Academy is listed in Valor Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valor Preparatory Academy
Valor Preparatory Academy is a public school in Concord, NC, part of Valor Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 804 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,254 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valor Preparatory Academy
What grades does Valor Preparatory Academy serve?
Valor Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Valor Preparatory Academy?
Valor Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 804 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valor Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Valor Preparatory Academy is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valor Preparatory Academy rank in NC?
Valor Preparatory Academy ranks #2,254 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Valor Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Valor Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Valor Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valor Preparatory Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Valor Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Valor Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Valor Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Valor Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valor Preparatory Academy?
60.3% of students at Valor Preparatory Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 804
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Cabarrus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (704) 789-2500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 28027)
- 79,429
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 28027; 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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