Pinnacle Classical Academy

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Pinnacle Classical Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
2401 Joes Lake Rd,  Shelby, NC
4.1
3.0
1,178 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Danielle Shaw Robertson
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
68%
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
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
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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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 70 Students
Western Carolina University 57 Students
Gardner-Webb University 56 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 53 Students
Appalachian State University 53 Students
North Carolina State University 43 Students
East Carolina University 34 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 34 Students
Lenoir-Rhyne University 32 Students
Wingate University 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 28 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Nursing 16 Students
Business 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10 Students
Small Business Management 8 Students
Chemistry 7 Students
Occupational Therapy 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 16 Reviews
5.0 Junior
3/5/2026
It is a great school. The administrators and teachers do a phenomenal job of preparing students for college and life. I have learned so much in the time at Pinnacle Classical Academy. The classical curriculum is great for students. It has honestly been such a great experience.
5.0 Senior
7/7/2025
Pinnacle classical academy has been a great school and has provided me with wonderful opportunities to improve myself. I have loved many of my teachers a few I have had some issues with. Most of the The administrators seem to have the best at mind for the students. Pinnacle was life changing for my academic career all because of the teachers. My teachers have been wonderful and helpful for the past 4 years and I couldn't ask for any better.
4.0 Senior
5/4/2021
Pinnacle Classical Academy is a great school for your children to challenge their academic skills. They will be surrounded by great teachers and faculty members. I will highly recommend this school.
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 1,178 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 28:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% 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 1150 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $295,298. 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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