Pine Lake Preparatory

104 Yellow Wood Circle
Mooresville, NC 28115
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 1,879 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pine Lake Preparatory ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,879 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pine Lake Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Pine Lake Preparatory's student population of 1,879 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,879 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pine Lake Preparatory ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Lake Preparatory is 0.32, 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)
#66 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pine Lake Preparatory, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pine Lake Preparatory and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pine Lake Preparatory 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.
90%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pine Lake Preparatory 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
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pine Lake Preparatory and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pine Lake Preparatory and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pine Lake Preparatory and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pine Lake Preparatory and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pine Lake Preparatory and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pine Lake Preparatory and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pine Lake Preparatory.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Pine Lake Preparatory and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Pine Lake Preparatory and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
2%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pine Lake Preparatory and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pine Lake Preparatory's ranking?
Pine Lake Preparatory is ranked #66 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Pine Lake Preparatory often compared to?
Pine Lake Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Norman Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine Lake Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Pine Lake Preparatory is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Pine Lake Preparatory?
1,879 students attend Pine Lake Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pine Lake Preparatory students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Lake Preparatory?
Pine Lake Preparatory has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pine Lake Preparatory offer ?
Pine Lake Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pine Lake Preparatory part of?
Pine Lake Preparatory is part of Pine Lake Preparatory School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,879 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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