Central Piedmont Early College

1228 Elizabeth Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28204

www.cmsk12.org/cpecHS

278 Students

High School 9th - 13

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.

278

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Piedmont Early College
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	89
Black	114
Asian	15
Two or More	12

Black
114 (41.0%)
Hispanic
89 (32.0%)
White
48 (17.3%)
Asian
15 (5.4%)
Two or More
12 (4.3%)

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://www.cmsk12.org/cpecHS
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.8
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 96

Grade 10 103

Grade 11 38

Grade 12 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Piedmont Early College
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	96
Grade 10	103
Grade 11	38
Grade 12	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Piedmont Early College
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	179	64.4%
Male	99	35.6%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)