Serving 115 students in grades 9-12, Kearns Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kearns Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kearns Academy's student population of 115 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
115 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Kearns Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kearns Academy is 0.63, 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
#438 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
42%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kearns 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. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kearns 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.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/138000/137945/kearns-academy-chart-1KKl1I.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
4%
![This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Kearns Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Kearns Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/138000/137945/kearns-academy-chart-bg25pTG.png)
Hispanic
30%
20%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Kearns Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Kearns Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/138000/137945/kearns-academy-chart-POd7OM.png)
Black
52%
25%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Kearns Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Kearns Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/138000/137945/kearns-academy-chart-9jBPJE.png)
White
10%
45%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Kearns Academy and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Kearns Academy and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/138000/137945/kearns-academy-chart-XmVmfd.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
![This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Kearns Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Kearns Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/138000/137945/kearns-academy-chart-EHLe1y.png)
All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/138000/137945/kearns-academy-chart-52laBM.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Kearns Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Kearns Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/138000/137945/kearns-academy-chart-9jBPJ1.png)
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kearns Academy's ranking?
Kearns Academy is ranked #438 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Kearns Academy often compared to?
Kearns Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Middle College At Gtcc-high Point by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kearns Academy?
The graduation rate of Kearns Academy is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kearns Academy?
115 students attend Kearns Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Kearns Academy students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kearns Academy?
Kearns Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kearns Academy offer ?
Kearns Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kearns Academy part of?
Kearns Academy is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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