Serving 74 students in grades 9-12, Performance Learning Center 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 <50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Performance Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Performance Learning Center's student population of 74 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Performance Learning Center 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 Performance Learning Center is 0.38, 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
#1820 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
78%
25%
White
5%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Performance Learning Center's ranking?
Performance Learning Center is ranked #1820 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Performance Learning Center often compared to?
Performance Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Bradford Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Performance Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Performance Learning Center is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Performance Learning Center?
74 students attend Performance Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Performance Learning Center students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Performance Learning Center?
Performance Learning Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Performance Learning Center offer ?
Performance Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Performance Learning Center part of?
Performance Learning Center is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Performance Learning Center located?
Performance Learning Center is located in the Mineral Springs And Rumple Road neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 4 other public schools located in Mineral Springs And Rumple Road.
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