Greensboro Academy
Greensboro Academy serves 758 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Greensboro Academy placed in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 758 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greensboro Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Greensboro Academy's student population of 758 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
758 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greensboro Academy is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Greensboro Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#116 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
18%
4%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
13%
25%
White
59%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greensboro Academy's ranking?
Greensboro Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Greensboro Academy?
758 students attend Greensboro Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Greensboro Academy students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greensboro Academy?
Greensboro Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greensboro Academy offer ?
Greensboro Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Greensboro Academy part of?
Greensboro Academy is part of Greensboro Academy School District.
School Reviews
1 5/6/2021
This school is amazing has great disability help, but that goes away if you make it to 6th grade and up. Thought they did have great special education for the 2/3 of your time there I do not recommend it if you want to send your student there for the special education in the last three grades. Also, the school does not deal to well with bullying you have to speak up for it to be dealt with they will deal with it if they see it but they will not check something out that looks odd. Only if it is physically will they actually check it out. The teachers are also not very nice some are great teachers I must admit but they should deal with those teachers instead of just taking any available teachers. They are very slow to adapt to changes for example during the grade that I have had experience with that being at the time 7th grade they had absolutely NO online google meets or zoom meeting they gave you a YouTube video and told you to basically figure it out on your own. They were not responsible when they have a hybrid of online and in person learning and a lot of the teachers there caught COVID due to the lack of following proper protocol and the school then had to go back to online school for a while. Then you have another big problem the popular students like to leave out the less popular people and display a lack of empathy or even care for those students. They really couldn't care less about leaving them out and the teachers again turned care. Lastly I hope you have no life after school because they give you a stupid amount of homework and it is almost like they have expected you to have no things to do after school and want to give you busy work to keep you occupied so they can get their work done instead of teaching their students. The other grade do have these problems such as middle school 5th, 4th, 3rd and I am not going to make assumptions about the lower grades because I do not know what is going on over there. I hope you have found this review helpful in your kids future.
5 11/4/2007
Greensboro Academy is such a great school. My daughter started in Kindergarten and is now in first grade, she is learning things that I learned in third grade... social studies, multiplication, geography, spelling and something that my schools never studied... moral focus. I love it! She is reading above her grade level and enjoys learning. The teachers are really dedicated to the children, and I love the dress code- uniforms. The school encourages parent involvement and you are welcome to volunteer in your child's class anytime. It's just been a positive experience for my child from the word go. You can't go wrong if you choose Greensboro Academy.
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