Serving 1,218 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ic Imagine 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 53% (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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ic Imagine ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ic Imagine's student population of 1,218 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,218 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Ic Imagine 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 Ic Imagine is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1036 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
63%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
12%
21%

Black
4%
25%

White
77%
43%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%

Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
68%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ic Imagine's ranking?
Ic Imagine is ranked #1036 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Ic Imagine?
The graduation rate of Ic Imagine is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ic Imagine?
1,218 students attend Ic Imagine.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ic Imagine students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ic Imagine?
Ic Imagine has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ic Imagine offer ?
Ic Imagine offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Ic Imagine part of?
Ic Imagine is part of Invest Collegiate - Imagine School District.
School Reviews
1 8/18/2020
Most of the kids are children who can not make it in a public school without seeing. My reason for trying it out was a better education. The teachers spent more time trying to control behaviorism, and the education suffered. I never saw any support from the principal.
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