PINNACLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY
Pinnacle Classical Academy is a public charter school that is part of the Pinnacle Classical Academy school district, located in Shelby, NC with about 734 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 10th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, Pinnacle Classical Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Pinnacle Classical Academy, located in Shelby, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. The school is rooted in the classical education model, which emphasizes a structured, content-rich curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. By focusing on a "back-to-basics" approach, the academy prioritizes the mastery of core subjects—such as mathematics, science, history, and language arts—while integrating the study of Western civilization and traditional liberal arts values.
Beyond its academic rigor, Pinnacle Classical Academy is committed to cultivating strong character and citizenship among its students. The school emphasizes virtues such as integrity, responsibility, and perseverance, creating a disciplined environment that prepares students for success in higher education and their future professional lives. As a public charter institution, it remains accessible to the community, offering a unique alternative to traditional district schooling by combining high academic standards with a focus on moral development and classical pedagogy.
For more information, contact Pinnacle Classical Academy at (704) 740-4040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 740-4040
PINNACLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY is a public Charter school in Shelby, NC with about 734 enrolled students. See other public other schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
NC State Board of Education - District:
- Pinnacle Classical Academy
- Total Students:
- 734
- Teachers:
- 47.99
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 734 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PINNACLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.0%
- Black or African American
- 11.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Female
- 53.4%
- Male
- 46.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.