Serving 108 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 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Academy at Central's attendance zone covers the entire school district of High Point, NC, encompassing approximately 657.6 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 14.9 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 18.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kearns Academy's student population of 108 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
108 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1783 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Kearns Academy?
108 students attend Kearns Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Kearns Academy students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kearns Academy?
Kearns Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kearns Academy offer ?
Kearns Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kearns Academy part of?
Kearns Academy is part of Guilford County Schools.
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