Pinnacle Classical Academy

Pinnacle Classical Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
2401 Joes Lake Rd,  Shelby, NC
4.2
3.0
1,165 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Danielle Shaw Robertson
Student Teacher Ratio
29:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
29:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
23.9%
State Average
19.2%
Science
25.6%
State Average
20.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
429:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.6%
Male
46.4%
White
73.9%
Black
10.2%
Hispanic
7.2%
Two or more races
7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%

School Rankings

#33 Best Charter HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 66 Students
Western Carolina University 57 Students
Gardner-Webb University 55 Students
Appalachian State University 52 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 50 Students
North Carolina State University 42 Students
East Carolina University 33 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 33 Students
Lenoir-Rhyne University 32 Students
Wingate University 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 28 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Nursing 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Business 14 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10 Students
Chemistry 7 Students
Small Business Management 7 Students
Occupational Therapy 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 15 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/29/2025
I've had a relatively positive experience at this school. From my experience, there is little bullying and a good college-preparatory education. I plan to graduate with a 2 year degree.
4.0 Senior
10/19/2022
As a student at Pinnacle, I can say for certain that the education I'm receiving is top tier. The majority of teachers and staff truly care for their students, and strive to make sure we are the best we can be.
4.0 Junior
4/19/2021
I really like that Pinnacle has a strong academic curriculum, and that it does a good job at keeping an academically focused atmosphere.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/14/2026
This school is horrible the teachers are mean and aren’t encouraging and enthusiastic about learning… all they do is make my kids sit on their computers and do IReady a learning website that doesn’t engage and help children with learning the lessons that they do on that horrible app are boring and r...
1.0 parent
12/11/2025
This school’s grading system is nonsense. Homework is graded for completion, and if the children are behind academically they will assign “projects” to increase their grades while failing to actually teach the children the material. They are more concerned with making sure the grades are good, rathe...
1.0 other
8/22/2023
Former student here and I hated it there the teachers they would yell at you for no reason The car rider line is absolutely horrible they call kids out to the waiting area and it gets way to hot and we sit out there because they call children out 20 minutes before there car is ready for them One of...
1.0 parent
2/26/2023
Our daughter has attended this school since 2013. The very first day it opened. She has learned a lot. She is now in the ninth grade. Pinnacle has never had a lunch room and never will. She has been on the softball team since seventh grade and she has had 4 different coaches. The girls are so confus...

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Pinnacle Classical Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 2401 Joes Lake Rd in Shelby, in the Shelby neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,165 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 29:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Pinnacle Classical Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $293,898. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cleveland Early College High School, Shelby High School, Township Three Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Shelby has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pinnacle Classical Academy.

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