Serving 36 students in grades 6-12, Shaw 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 <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shaw Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shaw Academy's student population of 36 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shaw 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 Shaw Academy is 0.46, 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
#1624 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
72%
25%
White
6%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
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 Shaw Academy's ranking?
Shaw Academy is ranked #1624 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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shaw Academy?
The graduation rate of Shaw Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Shaw Academy?
36 students attend Shaw Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Shaw Academy students are Black, 11% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaw Academy?
Shaw Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shaw Academy offer ?
Shaw Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Shaw Academy part of?
Shaw Academy is part of Scotland County Schools School District.
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