Serving 31 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lake Forest Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Forest Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lake Forest Academy's student population of 31 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Forest Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Forest Academy is 0.48, 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
#2315 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
68%
25%
White
22%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
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 Lake Forest Academy's ranking?
Lake Forest Academy is ranked #2315 out of 2,568 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Lake Forest Academy?
31 students attend Lake Forest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lake Forest Academy students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Forest Academy?
Lake Forest Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Forest Academy offer ?
Lake Forest Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lake Forest Academy part of?
Lake Forest Academy is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.
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