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Piedmont Community Charter School

2596 ROBINWOOD ROAD, GASTONIA, NC 28054

Top 10% School in north carolina

Ranked 95 of 437 in north carolina

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Piedmont Community Charter School

2596 ROBINWOOD ROAD, GASTONIA, NC 28054

Top 10% School in north carolina

Ranked 95 of 437 in north carolina

See top schools in Gastonia

About Piedmont Community Charter School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 65%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 65% in Math and 58% in Reading.
122
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1907
Total Students

Student Demographics

White 52.7%
Asian 1.5%
Hispanic 20.6%
Black 18.3%
Two+ Races 6.9%
Native Am. 0%
White
52.7%
Asian
1.5%
Hispanic
20.6%
Black
18.3%
Two+ Races
6.9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1907
51.9%
990 Female
48.1%
917 Male

Student Population

1907 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

363 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Piedmont Community Charter School Contact Information

Address

2596 ROBINWOOD ROAD, GASTONIA, NC 28054

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Phone

(704) 853-2428

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TOP 95 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Piedmont Community Charter School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Piedmont recently introduced new STEM learning labs and outdoor study spaces to encourage hands-on science projects. The school also hosted a community art fair featuring student-made exhibits celebrating Gastonia’s heritage.

FAQ

Q1. What makes Piedmont Community Charter School different from regular public schools?

A. It offers a charter-based curriculum with greater flexibility in teaching styles, blending academics with arts, leadership, and character development.

Q2. How does the school perform in math compared to others nearby?

A. Its math proficiency level consistently stays higher than both the county and state averages, showing steady improvement over the last few years.

Q3. Are there any famous alumni or notable graduates?

A. Several graduates have gone on to study at major North Carolina universities such as UNC Charlotte and Appalachian State University, often earning regional merit awards.

Q4. What type of extracurricular options do students have?

A. The school offers robotics, theater, environmental clubs, and a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, and cross-country.

Q5. How do parents stay involved in school activities?

A. Through the active Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), parents help organize events, assist teachers, and support local community drives.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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