Serving 948 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alpha Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 948 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alpha Academy's student population of 948 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
948 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alpha Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alpha Academy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1001 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
57%
25%
White
10%
45%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alpha Academy's ranking?
Alpha Academy is ranked #1001 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Alpha Academy often compared to?
Alpha Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Stoney Point Elementary School, The Capitol Encore Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Alpha Academy?
948 students attend Alpha Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Alpha Academy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpha Academy?
Alpha Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alpha Academy offer ?
Alpha Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Alpha Academy part of?
Alpha Academy is part of Alpha Academy School District.
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