Pruette Scale Academy

900 English Road
High Point, NC 27262
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Bottom 50%
Serving 7 students in grades 6-12, Pruette Scale 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%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pruette Scale Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Pruette Scale Academy's student population of 7 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
7 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pruette Scale Academy is 0.24, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
(16-17)
≤20%
47%
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(16-17)
≤20%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
n/a
20%
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Black
86%
25%
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White
14%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pruette Scale Academy often compared to?
Pruette Scale Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Scale School, Providence Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Pruette Scale Academy?
7 students attend Pruette Scale Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pruette Scale Academy students are Black, and 14% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pruette Scale Academy?
Pruette Scale Academy has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pruette Scale Academy offer ?
Pruette Scale Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pruette Scale Academy part of?
Pruette Scale Academy is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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