Advance Academy

219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
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Bottom 50%
Serving 193 students in grades 6-12, Advance 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Advance Academy's student population of 193 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
193 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Advance 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 Advance Academy is 0.39, 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
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State Level (NC)
#2532 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Advance Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤10%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Advance Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
12%
20%
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Black
77%
25%
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White
7%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
This chart display the diversity score of Advance Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Advance Academy and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Advance Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Advance Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Advance Academy's ranking?
Advance Academy is ranked #2532 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Advance Academy often compared to?
Advance Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Vance County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Advance Academy?
The graduation rate of Advance Academy is 85-89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Advance Academy?
193 students attend Advance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Advance Academy students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Advance Academy?
Advance Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Advance Academy offer ?
Advance Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Advance Academy part of?
Advance Academy is part of Vance County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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