Cleveland Innovation

400 W Marion St
Shelby, NC 28150
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 182 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cleveland Innovation ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cleveland Innovation's student population of 182 students has grown by 124% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Cleveland Innovation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland Innovation is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1723 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
51%
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45-49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cleveland Innovation and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cleveland Innovation and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cleveland Innovation and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cleveland Innovation and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
70%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Cleveland Innovation and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cleveland Innovation and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cleveland Innovation and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cleveland Innovation's ranking?
Cleveland Innovation is ranked #1723 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cleveland Innovation?
The graduation rate of Cleveland Innovation is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cleveland Innovation?
182 students attend Cleveland Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cleveland Innovation students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleveland Innovation?
Cleveland Innovation has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cleveland Innovation offer ?
Cleveland Innovation offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cleveland Innovation part of?
Cleveland Innovation is part of Cleveland County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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