Illustrative photoPerformance Learning Center
Grades and ages
Ages 14-19
Enrollment
75 students
Student-teacher ratio
8:1
Tuition
Tuition-Free (Public High School)
About Performance Learning Center
Performance Learning Center (PLC) in Concord, North Carolina, is a specialized non-traditional public high school program operated by Cabarrus County Schools in partnership with Communities In Schools (CIS). Serving students in grades 9 through 12 who require an alternative to traditional high school settings, PLC provides a business-like, small-group academic environment focused on self-paced mastery learning, credit recovery, and career readiness. Certified educators work with students in low student-to-staff ratios (8:1) to accelerate graduation requirements, provide special education accommodations, and facilitate post-secondary transitions to college, technical careers, or the workforce.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- 9-12
- Ages 14-19
Specialties
- At-Risk & Non-Traditional Learners
- Credit Recovery & Dropout Prevention
- Learning Accommodations
- ADHD / Executive Functioning
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Academic Mentorship & Case Management
- Special Education Support Services
- College & Career Transition Counseling
- Life Skills & Job Readiness
Programs
Programs at Performance Learning Center
Other programs and supports
- Academic Mentorship & Case Management
- Special Education Support Services
- College & Career Transition Counseling
- Life Skills & Job Readiness
School facts
Practical details for families
- Students with IEPs
- 7 (9% of students)
- Students with 504 Plans
- 11
Accreditation and licensing
- Cognia Accredited
- Cabarrus County Schools Authorized
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Tuition-Free (Public High School)
- Tuition-Free Public School (Cabarrus County Schools)
Enrollment
75 students
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Performance Learning Center
What makes Performance Learning Center in Concord unique?
PLC provides a business-like, small-school environment combining self-paced digital learning, direct teacher support, and CIS wrap-around mentorship.
Is Performance Learning Center tuition-free?
Yes, PLC is a tuition-free public high school program within Cabarrus County Schools.
What is the typical class size?
Classes maintain small cohorts with an average 8:1 ratio to provide intensive academic focus and individualized graduation pacing.
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