Serving 1,002 students in grades Kindergarten-11, American Leadership Academy-coastal ranks in the top 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 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 1,002 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
American Leadership Academy-coastal's student population of 1,002 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,002 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
American Leadership Academy-coastal ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of American Leadership Academy-coastal is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1167 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)47%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
22%
Black
5%
24%
White
79%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Leadership Academy-coastal's ranking?
American Leadership Academy-coastal is ranked #1167 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are American Leadership Academy-coastal often compared to?
American Leadership Academy-coastalis often viewed alongside schools like Cape Fear Center For Inquiry, Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend American Leadership Academy-coastal?
1,002 students attend American Leadership Academy-coastal.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of American Leadership Academy-coastal students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of American Leadership Academy-coastal?
American Leadership Academy-coastal has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does American Leadership Academy-coastal offer ?
American Leadership Academy-coastal offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-11 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is American Leadership Academy-coastal part of?
American Leadership Academy-coastal is part of American Leadership Academy-Coastal School District.
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