Howard Learning Academy

1608 Camden Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
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Bottom 50%
Serving 16 students in grades 5-8, Howard Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Howard Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Howard Learning Academy's student population of 16 students has grown by 166% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Howard Learning Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard Learning Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2611 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Howard Learning Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Howard Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Howard Learning 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 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Howard Learning Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Howard Learning Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Howard Learning Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
69%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Howard Learning Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Howard Learning Academy and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Howard Learning Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Howard Learning Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Howard Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Howard Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howard Learning Academy's ranking?
Howard Learning Academy is ranked #2611 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Howard Learning Academy?
16 students attend Howard Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Howard Learning Academy students are Black, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard Learning Academy?
Howard Learning Academy has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Howard Learning Academy offer ?
Howard Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Howard Learning Academy part of?
Howard Learning Academy is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Howard Learning Academy located?
Howard Learning Academy is located in the Douglas Byrd neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 14 other public schools located in Douglas Byrd.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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