Serving 879 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bonnie Cone Classical Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy's student population of 879 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
879 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonnie Cone Classical Academy is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1048 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
36%
25%
White
35%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonnie Cone Classical Academy's ranking?
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy is ranked #1048 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bonnie Cone Classical Academy often compared to?
Bonnie Cone Classical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Corvian Community School, Lake Norman Charter, Bradford Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Bonnie Cone Classical Academy?
879 students attend Bonnie Cone Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Bonnie Cone Classical Academy students are Black, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Bonnie Cone Classical Academy offer ?
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bonnie Cone Classical Academy part of?
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy is part of Bonnie Cone Classical Academy School District.
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