Serving 719 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Coastal Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coastal Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Coastal Preparatory Academy's student population of 719 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coastal Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coastal Preparatory 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#972 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
3%
25%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
16%
52%
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 Coastal Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Coastal Preparatory Academy is ranked #972 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Coastal Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Coastal Preparatory Academyis 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Coastal Preparatory Academy?
719 students attend Coastal Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Coastal Preparatory Academy students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coastal Preparatory Academy?
Coastal Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coastal Preparatory Academy offer ?
Coastal Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Coastal Preparatory Academy part of?
Coastal Preparatory Academy is part of Coastal Preparatory Academy School District.
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