PIEDMONT COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

Piedmont Community Charter School is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Piedmont Community Charter school district, located in Gastonia, NC with about 1,321 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 69 teachers, Piedmont Community Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Piedmont Community Charter School (PCCS), located in Gastonia, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school operates on a mission to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory education in a safe and supportive environment. By emphasizing a strong academic foundation—often centered on the Core Knowledge curriculum in the lower grades—PCCS aims to cultivate critical thinking, character development, and academic excellence to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and beyond.

As a charter school, PCCS functions independently under a charter granted by the North Carolina State Board of Education, allowing it the flexibility to implement its own unique educational philosophy while remaining accountable to state standards. The school is known for its structured atmosphere and a community-focused culture that encourages parental involvement. With its campus situated in downtown Gastonia, the school serves as a popular choice for families in the Gaston County area who are seeking an alternative to the traditional district-assigned public school system.

For more information, contact Piedmont Community Charter School at (704) 853-2428 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.