Serving 16 students in grades 9-12, Dare Learning 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 <50% (which is higher 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%).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dare Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Dare Learning Academy's student population of 16 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dare Learning Academy is 0.33, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
6%
25%
White
81%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% 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 Dare Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Dare Learning Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Dare Learning Academy?
16 students attend Dare Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Dare Learning Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What grades does Dare Learning Academy offer ?
Dare Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dare Learning Academy part of?
Dare Learning Academy is part of Dare County Schools School District.
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