Performance Learning Center

7030 Nations Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28217

performancelearningcenter.wearecms.com

74 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Performance Learning Center (PLC) in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a specialized high school operated by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. It is designed specifically for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom environment and are looking for a more personalized, flexible approach to their education. By utilizing a non-traditional setting, the school focuses on re-engaging students who are at risk of dropping out or who simply need a different structure to succeed academically.

The school is known for its emphasis on project-based learning and the use of technology to facilitate self-paced instruction. Students at the PLC benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere where teachers act as facilitators to help them earn the credits necessary for graduation. By prioritizing individualized academic plans, the Performance Learning Center aims to help students overcome barriers to learning, regain their academic momentum, and successfully complete their high school requirements.

Total Students

12.8

Full-Time Teachers

5.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

155.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Performance Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	7
Black	58
Asian	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Black
58 (78.4 %)
Hispanic
7 (9.5 %)
White
4 (5.4 %)
Asian
2 (2.7 %)
Two or More
2 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-1118
Website:	http://performancelearningcenter.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	74
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 26

Grade 10 18

Grade 11 18

Grade 12 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Performance Learning Center
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	26
Grade 10	18
Grade 11	18
Grade 12	12

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Performance Learning Center
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	47	63.5%
Male	27	36.5%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)