Serving 115 students in grades 9-12, Kearns Academy ranks in the bottom 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 lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kearns Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kearns Academy's student population of 115 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kearns 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 Kearns Academy is 0.63, 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
#1783 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
30%
20%
Black
52%
25%
White
10%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kearns Academy's ranking?
Kearns Academy is ranked #1783 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Kearns Academy often compared to?
Kearns Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Middle College At Gtcc-high Point by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kearns Academy?
The graduation rate of Kearns Academy is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kearns Academy?
115 students attend Kearns Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Kearns Academy students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kearns Academy?
Kearns Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kearns Academy offer ?
Kearns Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kearns Academy part of?
Kearns Academy is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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