Performance Learning Center
95 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
The Performance Learning Center (PLC) in Concord, North Carolina, is a specialized, non-traditional high school operating under the Cabarrus County School system. Designed to serve students who may struggle in a conventional classroom environment, the school focuses on a personalized, self-paced academic model. By utilizing a blend of computer-based curriculum and direct teacher support, the PLC aims to provide an alternative pathway for students to earn their high school diplomas, helping them overcome barriers to graduation such as credit recovery needs or a desire for a more flexible, focused learning environment.
The school emphasizes a small, supportive community atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and individual accountability. Because of its smaller scale and unique structure, the PLC offers a more intimate setting where students can work closely with instructors to address their specific educational goals. Through this tailored approach, the Performance Learning Center functions as a vital resource within the district, dedicated to re-engaging students who have become disengaged from traditional schooling and ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed both academically and in their post-secondary futures.
The school emphasizes a small, supportive community atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and individual accountability. Because of its smaller scale and unique structure, the PLC offers a more intimate setting where students can work closely with instructors to address their specific educational goals. Through this tailored approach, the Performance Learning Center functions as a vital resource within the district, dedicated to re-engaging students who have become disengaged from traditional schooling and ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed both academically and in their post-secondary futures.
95
Total Students
6.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic | 17 |
| Black | 22 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 7 |
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White48 (50.5 %)
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Black22 (23.2 %)
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Hispanic17 (17.9 %)
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Two or More7 (7.4 %)
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Asian1 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Cabarrus County Schools |
| Phone: | (704)260-6800 |
| Website: | http://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/plc |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 95 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 6.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 74 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
15
Grade 10
28
Grade 11
33
Grade 12
19
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 15 |
| Grade 10 | 28 |
| Grade 11 | 33 |
| Grade 12 | 19 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 60 | 63.2% |
| Male | 35 | 36.8% |
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