Serving 187 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cleveland Innovation ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cleveland Innovation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cleveland Innovation's student population of 187 students has grown by 130% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Cleveland Innovation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland Innovation is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1723 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Hispanic
9%
22%
Black
15%
24%
White
66%
42%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleveland Innovation's ranking?
Cleveland Innovation is ranked #1723 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cleveland Innovation?
The graduation rate of Cleveland Innovation is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cleveland Innovation?
187 students attend Cleveland Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cleveland Innovation students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cleveland Innovation?
Cleveland Innovation has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cleveland Innovation offer ?
Cleveland Innovation offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Cleveland Innovation part of?
Cleveland Innovation is part of Cleveland County Schools.
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